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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Successor is Leica X2
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Leica X1 versus Sigma DP1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X1 was revealed 20 months after the DP1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X1 grades against the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sigma DP1

 X1 DP1 
LaunchedDecember 2009May 2008More modern by 20 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Leica X1

 DP1 X1 

Common features in the Leica X1 and Sigma DP1

 X1 DP1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Leica X1 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X1 and the DP1.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1 and DP1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and DP1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica X1 to render greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X1 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X1
Street photography with Sigma DP1
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (306g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average in class (306g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Vlogging info
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Sigma DP1
 Leica X1Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica X1 Sigma DP1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-12-18 2008-05-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2856 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 30cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,495 $566