Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro
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![Leica M Typ 262 front Leica M Typ 262 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Typ-262/Leica-M-Typ-262-front.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched November 2015
- Additionally Known as Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is pretty similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the Quattro so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 & Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sigma Quattro
M Typ 262 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica M Typ 262
Quattro | M Typ 262 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+699k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma Quattro
M Typ 262 | Quattro | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | ![]() | February 2016 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the Quattro.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and Quattro is 77 and 63 respectively.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and Quattro.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sigma Quattro will offer greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sigma |
Model type | Leica M Typ 262 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Alternate name | Typ 262 | - |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-11-19 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 29MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 59 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 625 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | BP-SCL2 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $5,069 | $738 |