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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2018
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was launched 2 years later than the Quattro H and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sigma Quattro H

 D-Lux 7 Quattro H 
ReleasedNovember 2018February 2016More recent by 34 months
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Quattro H D-Lux 7 
Screen resolution1620k1240kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma Quattro H

 D-Lux 7 Quattro H 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the Quattro H.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and Quattro H is 81 and 78 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography details
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography details
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
78
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
76
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 7
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
37
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
26
offers face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma Quattro H
 Leica D-Lux 7Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-11-20 2016-02-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-H
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.4
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) -
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,193 $1,134