Leica CL vs Sigma fp L

On this page, we are comparing the Leica CL versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the CL (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was announced 4 years prior to the fp L which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the CL matches up against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica CL comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Leica CL versus Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CL against the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and fp L is 82 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and fp L.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give extra detail with its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CL is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.