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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49
Leica X2 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X2 was introduced 8 months before the DP3 Merrill which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X2 grades vs the DP3 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 X2 DP3 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Leica X2

 DP3 Merrill X2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Leica X2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 X2 DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica X2 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the X2 against the DP3 Merrill.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and DP3 Merrill is 83 and 83 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica X2 to resolve extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older X2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X2 Street photography info
Sigma DP3 Merrill Street photography info
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP3 Merrill Sports photography advice
49
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (450 shots)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Travel photography information
64
good battery (450 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (15MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
56
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (75mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X2 Vlogging information
Sigma DP3 Merrill Vlogging information
9
can't record video
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Leica X2 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Leica X2Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model Leica X2 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-10 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 75mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 30cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file 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) 330g (0.73 lb)
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $994 $1,353