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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2022
  • Earlier Model is Leica M10
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Leica M11 and Sigma fp L, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the M11 (60MP) and the fp L (61MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M11 was unveiled 10 months after the fp L so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M11 scores versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sigma fp L

 M11 fp L 
ReleasedJanuary 2022March 2021Newer by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k2100kSharper screen (+233k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M11

 fp L M11 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sigma fp L

 M11 fp L 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M11 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M11 vs the fp L.

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 and fp L is 76 and 83 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 and fp L.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sigma fp L to offer more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M11 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
89
you can focus manually
great resolution (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M11
Street photography with Sigma fp L
80
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
great resolution (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery power (700 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (700 CIPA)
weather proof
great resolution (60MP)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
supports touch focus
megapixel count great (61MP)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
great resolution (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count great (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
38
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Leica M11 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sigma fp L
 Leica M11Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M11 Sigma fp L
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 9528 x 6328 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 62 40
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,333k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $8,995 $2,499