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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica X2 versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X2 was manufactured 2 years after the DP1x which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the X2 scores against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP1x

 X2 DP1x 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 27 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Leica X2

 DP1x X2 

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP1x

 X2 DP1x 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X2 versus the DP1x.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and DP1x is 83 and 88 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica X2 to give you more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent X2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (250g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (450 per charge)
can't change focal length (36mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition (250 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (450 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X2
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
9
no video
25
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP1x
 Leica X2Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X2 Sigma DP1x
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-10 2010-02-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 30cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $994 $574