Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma Quattro

In this write-up, we are looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sigma Quattro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 4 years before the Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and Quattro is 79 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.