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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and fp L (61MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was released 10 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M-Monochrom matches up versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Sigma fp L

 M-Monochrom fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M-Monochrom

 fp L M-Monochrom 
AnnouncedMarch 2021May 2012Fresher by 108 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Sigma fp L

 M-Monochrom fp L 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the fp L.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and fp L is 78 and 83 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and fp L.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma fp L to render greater detail as a result of its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
89
manual focus
great MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Street photography with Sigma fp L
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
45
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great MP (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
54
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
73
weather proof
comes with touch focus
great MP (61MP)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great MP (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-Monochrom
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
9
no video shooting
38
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Sigma fp L
 Leica M-MonochromSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model Leica M-Monochrom Sigma fp L
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-10 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 18MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 10000 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 32 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
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 All around 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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $7,950 $2,499