Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look much closer at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very comparable but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 8 months later than the DP2 Quattro and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M Edition 60 against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and DP2 Quattro is 74 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern M Edition 60 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.