Leica M Typ 240 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a extensive assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is pretty similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and Quattro is 74 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and Quattro.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma Quattro will offer you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.