Leica M9-P vs Sigma Quattro

Lets look more in depth at the Leica M9-P versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M9-P was brought out 5 years before the Quattro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M9-P scores vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Leica M9-P versus Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M9-P compared to the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and Quattro is 78 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sigma Quattro will show greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind in sensor innovation.