Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look closer at the Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X1 grades versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica X1 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X1 and the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and DP2 Quattro is 89 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma DP2 Quattro to give more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged X1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.