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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X2 was brought out 2 years later than the DP2s and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X2 scores against the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP2s

 X2 DP2s 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Leica X2

 DP2s X2 

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP2s

 X2 DP2s 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements 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 vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X2 compared to the DP2s.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and DP2s is 83 and 86 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X2 and DP2s.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica X2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
49
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (450 per charge)
fixed focal length (36mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
64
great battery (450 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X2
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
9
no video
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP2s
 Leica X2Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model type Leica X2 Sigma DP2s
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 30cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $994 $940