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Leica TL vs Sigma fp

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Leica TL vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Leica TL vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica TL and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the TL (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL was released 3 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL matches up versus the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sigma fp

 TL fp 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica TL

 fp TL 
ReleasedJuly 2019November 2016Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)

Common features in the Leica TL and Sigma fp

 TL fp 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL comes with exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Leica TL and Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TL and the fp.

Leica TL vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and fp is 85 and 84 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and fp.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TL is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL
Travel photography with Sigma fp
70
features touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
78
weather proof
supports touch focus
great megapixels (25MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Leica TL vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sigma fp
 Leica TLSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model Leica TL Sigma fp
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-11-08 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Leica L
Total lenses 4 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,009 $2,050