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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Leica X2 versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The X2 was revealed 16 months after the DP2x making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X2 matches up against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP2x

 X2 DP2x 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2011More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Leica X2

 DP2x X2 

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP2x

 X2 DP2x 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X2 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X2 versus the DP2x.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and DP2x is 83 and 86 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X2 and DP2x.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica X2 to produce greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent X2 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
57
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2x Sports photography advice
49
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (450 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X2
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
53
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP2x
 Leica X2Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica X2 Sigma DP2x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-10 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12500 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 30cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240
Max video resolution None 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $994 $699