Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2009 |  | May 2008 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
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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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X1 and DP1 is 89 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
| Leica X1 | Sigma 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 |