Leica X2 vs Sigma fp L

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Leica X2 vs Sigma fp L

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X2 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
See real-world photos taken with the fp L.

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Differences

Leica X2 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$1995 vs $2499 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Sigma fp L advantages over Leica X2

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
61.0 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

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 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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica X2.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

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 fp L

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L 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 fp L

Nikon Coolpix A

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon Coolpix A

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 fp L

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1534
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Sigma fp

Leica X2

Sigma fp

$1499
APS-C

Internal flash

$1623
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Leica X2

Sony A7C

$1499
APS-C

Internal flash
Lighter weight

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Leica X2 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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