Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma Quattro

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Sigma Quattro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M-Monochrom was introduced 4 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M-Monochrom grades against the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and Quattro is 78 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and Quattro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind with regard to sensor technology.