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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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 M11 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica M11 vs Sigma fp, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and fp (25MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was manufactured 2 years after the fp which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M11 grades vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sigma fp

 M11 fp 
IntroducedJanuary 2022July 2019More modern by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k2100kClearer display (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M11

 fp M11 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sigma fp

 M11 fp 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M11 and the fp.

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and fp is 76 and 84 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and fp.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica M11 to offer extra detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M11 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
89
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
80
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no image stabilization
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
excellent megapixels (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (700 shots)
environment sealing
excellent megapixels (60MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
78
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
great MP (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
excellent megapixels (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sigma fp
 Leica M11Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M11 Sigma fp
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 62 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,333k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
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 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 life 700 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $8,995 $2,050