Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Later Model is Sigma fp L

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

The M Edition 60 was brought out 5 years before the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sigma fp
M Edition 60 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M Edition 60
fp | M Edition 60 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1180k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sigma fp
M Edition 60 | fp | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want 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") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the fp.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and fp is 74 and 84 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and fp.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sigma fp to give you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sigma |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Sigma fp |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-23 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 59 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) | 422 gr (0.93 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | - | $2,050 |