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Comparison of Leica X1 and Sigma DP2 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica X1 ×
Sigma DP2 ×
General
ModelLeica X1Sigma DP2
BrandLeicaSigma
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberX1DP2
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124113
Width (mm)3256
Height (mm)6060
Weight (g)286260
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)12.24.6
Sensor formatAPS-C0.98 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.72285.66
Sensor width (mm)23.720.7
Sensor height (mm)15.613.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.557.84
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1312 x 880(1.2 mp other)
  • 1872 x 1248(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2640 x 1485(3.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2640 x 1760(4.6 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng raw
  • jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLeica ElmaritSigma Lens (7 Elements in 6 Groups)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.0041.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)-1
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6028
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 3.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 or 1-point contrast detection w/ face detect and high-speed modeContrast detection, 9-points
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type-Optional VF-21 into hot-shoe
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • manual 1
  • manual 2
  • shadow
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Vivid, Standard, Neutral, B&W or Sepia
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • studio
  • normal flash
  • red-eye reduction flash and slow synchro mode
Flash range description-28cm - 3m (ISO 200)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
Included memory (MB)50-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • audio out (mono)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-31
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-31 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
  • sigma photo pro
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Same Foveon X3 sensor as DP1, 41mm eq. lens instead of 28mm eq., True II image processor.



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