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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
79
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41
Leica M8 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced July 2007
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-H).

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The M8 was introduced 9 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M8 matches up versus the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Sigma Quattro H

 M8 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Leica M8

 Quattro H M8 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2007Newer by 104 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro H

 M8 Quattro H 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M8 compared to the Quattro H.

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M8 and Quattro H is 79 and 78 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and Quattro H.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma Quattro H to show extra detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M8 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
62
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
great battery pack (550 CIPA)
does not have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
71
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M8 Travel photography info
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography info
51
great battery pack (550 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
MP count excellent (45MP)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M8 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (550 CIPA)
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
26
features face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Leica M8 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Sigma Quattro H
 Leica M8Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M8 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2007-07-31 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-H APS-H
Sensor measurements 27 x 18mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 486.0mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3936 x 2630 6200 x 4152
Max native ISO 2500 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sigma SA
Number of lenses 59 76
Crop factor 1.3 1.4
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) -
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $4,400 $1,134