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

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Differences

Sigma DP1 Merrill advantages over Leica X2

  • Less expensive
    $799 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
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Leica X2 advantages over Sigma DP1 Merrill

  • More telephoto lens reach
    36 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 97 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 3.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12500 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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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Review Excerpt

  • Exceptionally detailed and uniquely beautiful image quality at low ISOs; Fast, sharp 28mm-equivalent lens; Simple, straightforward controls match camera's simple, straightforward (street photography) goals.

  • Fixed-focal-length lens; Image quality deteriorates significantly at ISO 800 and above; Overall sluggish performer; Falls short when capturing JPEGs; Terrible VGA-only video quality; Very poor battery life; No built-in flash.

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Nikon Coolpix A
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $1097
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs 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

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Wider angle lens
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs 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

Compared to Sigma dp1 Quattro

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

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sigma dp1 Quattro

Leica X2
Sigma dp1 Quattro
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma dp1 Quattro

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs 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)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Fujifilm X70
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Fujifilm X70

Leica X2
Fujifilm X70
  • $1499
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Leica X2 vs Fujifilm X70

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