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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica X1
  • Newer Model is Leica X Vario
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X2 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the X2 grades vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP1s

 X2 DP1s 
RevealedMay 2012October 2009More recent by 32 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Leica X2

 DP1s X2 

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP1s

 X2 DP1s 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X2 compared to the DP1s.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and DP1s is 83 and 90 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and DP1s.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica X2 to result in extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher X2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Sports photography highlights
49
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (36mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
64
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competitors (270g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1s Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP1s
 Leica X2Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica X2 Sigma DP1s
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-10 2009-10-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12500 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 30cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Battery life 450 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
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