Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X2 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Leica X2 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.