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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica X1
  • Renewed by Leica X Vario
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The X2 was brought out 4 months after the DP2 Merrill which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the X2 scores versus the DP2 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 X2 DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Leica X2

 DP2 Merrill X2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 X2 DP2 Merrill 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 comes with external dimensions 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 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X2 compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X2 and DP2 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica X2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Merrill Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Merrill Street photography advice
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography details
49
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't change focal length (36mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
44
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X2
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
64
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Merrill as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Leica X2Sigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica X2 Sigma DP2 Merrill
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-10 2012-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 50mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 30cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640x480
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data 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 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $994 $931