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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
23
Overall
47
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(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
Sigma fp
(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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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Overview

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).

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The 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 
AnnouncedJuly 2019May 2012More modern by 87 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and fp is 78 and 84 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
85
has manual focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Sports photography with Sigma fp
44
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
54
MP count good (18MP)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proof
supports touch to focus
MP count high (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Sigma fp
 Leica M-MonochromSigma 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