Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sigma Quattro, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was released 7 years later than the Quattro and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M11 Monochrome grades versus the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome vs the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and Quattro is 76 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and Quattro.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.