• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 36.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica X2 advantages over Sigma dp1 Quattro

  • More telephoto lens reach
    36 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    51 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher extended ISO
    12500 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma dp1 Quattro advantages over Leica X2

  • Less expensive
    $999 vs $1995 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    19.6 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X2
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Leica X2 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

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Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Leica X2
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Leica X2
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma dp1 Quattro vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • $1534
  • APS-C

Compare Leica X2 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma dp1 Quattro
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

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