Leica M11 Monochrome vs Sigma Quattro H

The following is a extended analysis of the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 7 years after the Quattro H which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and Quattro H is 76 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and Quattro H.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M11 Monochrome with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give you more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.