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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was introduced 2 years after the DP2 Merrill which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X (Typ 113) matches up against the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 X (Typ 113) DP2 Merrill 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 DP2 Merrill X (Typ 113) 

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 X (Typ 113) DP2 Merrill 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) provides outside measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the DP2 Merrill.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and DP2 Merrill is 71 and 83 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica X (Typ 113) to provide you with more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent X (Typ 113) should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography features
68
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (486g)
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Sports photography camera
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
62
great battery life (350 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (486 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
55
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (50mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
28
great max aperture (f1.7)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (486g)
22
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Leica XSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X Sigma DP2 Merrill
Also called as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-23 2012-02-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
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