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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 113
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was brought out 4 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X (Typ 113) grades versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sigma DP2s

 X (Typ 113) DP2s 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2010Fresher by 56 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 DP2s X (Typ 113) 

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2s

 X (Typ 113) DP2s 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) offers external measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the DP2s.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and DP2s is 71 and 86 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and DP2s.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica X (Typ 113) to produce more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger X (Typ 113) provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
68
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (486g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
62
good battery (350 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (486 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
62
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
28
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (486g)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sigma DP2s
 Leica XSigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica X Sigma DP2s
Also called Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2010-02-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486g (1.07 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,502 $940