Leica M9 vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we are comparing the Leica M9 vs Sigma Quattro H, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9 was brought out 7 years prior to the Quattro H and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M9 grades against the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica M9 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9 vs Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M9 vs the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and Quattro H is 79 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you extra detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.