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Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Refreshed by Leica M11
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M10 was revealed 5 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M10 matches up versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sigma fp L

 M10 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M10

 fp L M10 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2017More modern by 50 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kCrisper display (+1063k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sigma fp L

 M10 fp L 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M10 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M10 and the fp L.

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and fp L is 75 and 83 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and fp L.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma fp L to give you more detail because of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
68
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M10
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
52
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M10
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
57
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
low battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
bad battery (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M10
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
9
can't record video
38
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M10 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sigma fp L
 Leica M10Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model Leica M10 Sigma fp L
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3992 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 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 All around score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $7,595 $2,499