Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Announced July 2019
- Successor is Sigma fp L
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Following is a extensive review of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sigma fp, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and fp (25MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M-Monochrom was introduced 8 years before the fp which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Sigma fp
| M-Monochrom | fp |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M-Monochrom
| fp | M-Monochrom | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2019 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 87 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Sigma fp
| M-Monochrom | fp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M-Monochrom against the fp.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and fp is 78 and 84 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and fp.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma fp to render extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Specifications
| Leica M-Monochrom | Sigma fp | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Sigma |
| Model | Leica M-Monochrom | Sigma fp |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-05-10 | 2019-07-11 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 18MP | 25MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 10000 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 30 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3.2" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 32 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 422 gr (0.93 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $7,950 | $2,050 |