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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
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
  • Launched March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sigma fp L, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was launched 6 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sigma fp L

 M Typ 262 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M Typ 262

 fp L M Typ 262 
LaunchedMarch 2021November 2015More recent by 65 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma fp L

 M Typ 262 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with 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 working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the fp L.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and fp L is 77 and 83 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sigma fp L to give greater detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
89
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
50
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
58
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
has touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
22
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
does not have mic port
38
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma fp L
 Leica M Typ 262Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sigma fp L
Also called Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-11-19 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 59 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $5,069 $2,499