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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is fairly well matched but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 17 months earlier than the Quattro making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sigma Quattro

 M Edition 60 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica M Edition 60

 Quattro M Edition 60 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2014More modern by 17 months
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sigma Quattro

 M Edition 60 Quattro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the Quattro.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and Quattro is 74 and 63 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and Quattro.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro Street photography details
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
70
MP count amazing (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment proof
MP count amazing (29MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count amazing (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
22
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (625g)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sigma Quattro
 Leica M Edition 60Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sigma SA
Total lenses 59 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $738