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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Replacement is Leica X2
Sigma DP1x
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sigma DP1x

 X1 DP1x 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica X1

 DP1x X1 

Common features in the Leica X1 and Sigma DP1x

 X1 DP1x 
AnnouncedDecember 2009February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1 and DP1x is 89 and 88 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X1 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X1
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
59
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Sigma DP1x
 Leica X1Sigma DP1x
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