Sigma DP2 Merrill with Leica X2 Overview
Let's compare Leica X2 with Sigma DP2 Merrill.
These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of X2 is greater than that of DP2 Merrill. However, the difference of 1 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Sigma DP2 Merrill has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
X2 has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the DP2 Merrill doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica X2 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
Leica X2 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
X2 |
DP2 Merrill |
| Brand |
Leica
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Sigma
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| Model |
X2 |
DP2 Merrill |
| Announced |
May, 2012 |
February, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Large sensor compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
30 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
920k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
24 x 16 mm |
| Sensor Area |
372.9 mm² |
384.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
15 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4928 x 3264 |
4704x3136 |
| Max Native ISO |
12500 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
|
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
640 x 480 |
| Video Formats |
|
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
450 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
345 g |
330 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 69 x 52 mm |
122 x 67 x 59 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC card |
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| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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