Leica CL vs Sigma Quattro
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Leica CL vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Launched November 2017
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica CL and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CL was announced 22 months after the Quattro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the CL matches up versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sigma Quattro
| CL | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2017 |  | February 2016 | More modern by 22 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica CL
| Quattro | CL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Leica CL and Sigma Quattro
| CL | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica CL vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica CL provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CL versus the Quattro.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and Quattro is 82 and 63 respectively.
Leica CL vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and Quattro.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sigma Quattro to offer you greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern CL will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Leica CL vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
| Leica CL | Sigma sd Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sigma |
| Model type | Leica CL | Sigma sd Quattro |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-11-21 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Maestro II | Dual TRUE III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 30 | 76 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/25000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.8 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-DC12 | BP-61 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $3,799 | $738 |