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Leica M10 vs Sigma fp

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica M10 vs Sigma fp, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M10 grades vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sigma fp

 M10 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M10

 fp M10 
IntroducedJuly 2019January 2017More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sigma fp

 M10 fp 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 features external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M10 versus the fp.

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and fp is 75 and 84 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and fp.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sigma fp to resolve greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
69
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
53
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
57
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
78
weather proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Leica M10 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sigma fp
 Leica M10Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M10 Sigma fp
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3992 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 59 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
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 options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $7,595 $2,050