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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
77
Imaging
71
Features
35
Overall
56
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Sigma Quattro H, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 3 months earlier than the Quattro H which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M Typ 262 grades against the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sigma Quattro H

 M Typ 262 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Leica M Typ 262

 Quattro H M Typ 262 
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma Quattro H

 M Typ 262 Quattro H 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2016Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 offers 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) and the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the Quattro H.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and Quattro H is 77 and 78 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
82
manual focus
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Street photography factors
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
49
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proof
resolution is amazing (45MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
22
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sigma Quattro H
 Leica M Typ 262Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sigma sd Quattro H
Also called as Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sigma SA
Available lenses 59 76
Focal length multiplier 1 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $5,069 $1,134