Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x 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
- Introduced December 2009
- Replacement is Leica X2
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP1s
Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe X1 was introduced 2 months earlier than the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X1 grades versus the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X1 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sigma DP1x
X1 | DP1x | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica X1
DP1x | X1 |
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Common features in the Leica X1 and Sigma DP1x
X1 | DP1x | |||
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Announced | December 2009 | February 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X1 has external measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X1 compared to the DP1x.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.
Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and DP1x.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Leica X1 to offer greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Leica X1 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sigma |
Model | Leica X1 | Sigma DP1x |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-12-18 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | True II |
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 surface area | 372.9mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4272 x 2856 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 30cm | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | None | 320x240 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,495 | $574 |