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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica X2 versus Sigma DP2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X2 was released 2 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the X2 matches up versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP2

 X2 DP2 
IntroducedMay 2012September 2009Fresher by 33 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Leica X2

 DP2 X2 

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP2

 X2 DP2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X2 provides 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 DP2 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X2 compared to the DP2.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and DP2 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica X2 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger X2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X2
Street photography with Sigma DP2
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
49
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X2
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP2
 Leica X2Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model Leica X2 Sigma DP2
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2009-09-21
Physical type 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 30cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $994 $649