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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 4 years prior to the fp which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sigma fp

 M Typ 262 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M Typ 262

 fp M Typ 262 
AnnouncedJuly 2019November 2015More modern by 44 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma fp

 M Typ 262 fp 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 against the fp.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and fp is 77 and 84 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and fp.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sigma fp to produce greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
85
you can focus manually
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Sigma fp
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
50
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
58
resolution is good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
78
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
high megapixels (25MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging information
Sigma fp Vlogging information
22
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma fp
 Leica M Typ 262Sigma fp
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model Leica M Typ 262 Sigma fp
Also called as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution - 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 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 model BP-SCL2 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $5,069 $2,050