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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Earlier Model is Leica X1
  • Renewed by Leica X Vario
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X2 was revealed 21 months before the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X2 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 X2 DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Leica X2

 DP2 Quattro X2 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 X2 DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X2 features physical measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X2 and the DP2 Quattro.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and DP2 Quattro is 83 and 70 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and DP2 Quattro.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sigma DP2 Quattro to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X2
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
49
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (36mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Leica X2Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X2 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 30cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $994 $931