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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced July 2007
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The M8 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M8 grades against the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Sigma Quattro

 M8 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica M8

 Quattro M8 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2007Fresher by 104 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro

 M8 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M8 vs the Quattro.

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and Quattro is 79 and 63 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and Quattro.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M8 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sigma Quattro will offer you more detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
81
has manual focus
megapixel count great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M8 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
great battery life (550 per charge)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have phase detect AF
70
megapixel count great (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M8 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
51
great battery life (550 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
megapixel count great (29MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (625 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M8
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (550 per charge)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count great (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
22
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (625 grams)
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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro
 Leica M8Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M8 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-07-31 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 27 x 18mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 486.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3936 x 2630 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 2500 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sigma SA
Total lenses 59 76
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 591 grams (1.30 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (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 rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 663 not tested
Other
Battery life 550 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $4,400 $738