Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro
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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Launched November 2016
- Successor is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Leica TL versus Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TL (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The TL was launched 9 months after the Quattro and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TL grades versus the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sigma Quattro
TL | Quattro | |||
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Announced | November 2016 | ![]() | February 2016 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica TL
Quattro | TL | |||
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Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1230k | Clearer screen (+390k dot) |
Common features in the Leica TL and Sigma Quattro
TL | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica TL provides outer 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) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Leica TL versus Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL and the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and Quattro is 85 and 63 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and Quattro.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sigma Quattro to show extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TL is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Leica TL | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sigma |
Model | Leica TL | Sigma sd Quattro |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-11-08 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 29MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 4 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384g (0.85 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,009 | $738 |