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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44
Leica X1 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Replacement is Leica X2
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica X1 and Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X1 was announced 2 months earlier than the DP2s and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the X1 grades against the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Sigma DP2s

 X1 DP2s 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica X1

 DP2s X1 

Common features in the Leica X1 and Sigma DP2s

 X1 DP2s 
LaunchedDecember 2009February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica X1 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X1 compared to the DP2s.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and DP2s is 89 and 86 respectively.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X1 and DP2s.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica X1 to give extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X1 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X1 Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X1 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X1 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2s Travel photography features
59
lighter than competition (306g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X1 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic port
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Leica X1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X1 and Sigma DP2s
 Leica X1Sigma DP2s
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica X1 Sigma DP2s
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4272 x 2856 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 30cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,495 $940