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Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro 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 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica M11 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The M11 was launched 5 years after the Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M11 grades vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sigma Quattro

 M11 Quattro 
ReleasedJanuary 2022February 2016More modern by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k1620kCrisper screen (+713k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica M11

 Quattro M11 

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sigma Quattro

 M11 Quattro 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M11 and the Quattro.

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and Quattro is 76 and 63 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and Quattro.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M11 will render more detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent M11 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M11 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
90
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro Street photography information
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery power (700 shots)
slow fps (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
70
fantastic MP (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (700 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is amazing (60MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
55
weather sealing
fantastic MP (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
resolution is amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic MP (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
22
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
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Leica M11 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sigma Quattro
 Leica M11Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica M11 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-01-13 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9528 x 6328 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sigma SA
Total lenses 62 76
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,333k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC-SCL7 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $8,995 $738