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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 113
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was launched 8 months after the DP2 Quattro which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X (Typ 113) grades against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 X (Typ 113) DP2 Quattro 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2014Newer by 8 months

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

 DP2 Quattro X (Typ 113) 

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

 X (Typ 113) DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

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

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) has outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X (Typ 113) against the DP2 Quattro.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and DP2 Quattro is 71 and 70 respectively.

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

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

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern X (Typ 113) provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
68
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
62
good battery life (350 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
resolution is good (20MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
62
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
59
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
28
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
9
no video
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Leica XSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica X Sigma DP2 Quattro
Also referred to as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 12500 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,502 $931