Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro
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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Sigma Quattro
M8 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica M8
Quattro | M8 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | July 2007 | Fresher by 104 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro
M8 | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and Quattro is 79 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Leica M8 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |