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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 7 years prior to the fp L which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M Edition 60 matches up vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sigma fp L

 M Edition 60 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M Edition 60

 fp L M Edition 60 
LaunchedMarch 2021September 2014More modern by 79 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kSharper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sigma fp L

 M Edition 60 fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 and the fp L.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and fp L is 74 and 83 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and fp L.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma fp L to deliver extra detail because of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
89
focusing manually
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Edition 60
Street photography with Sigma fp L
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
56
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
boasts focus by touch
great megapixels (61MP)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
38
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sigma fp L
 Leica M Edition 60Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica M Edition 60 Sigma fp L
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Amount of lenses 59 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 427g (0.94 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $2,499