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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Leica TL
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sigma Quattro

 TL Quattro 
AnnouncedNovember 2016February 2016Newer by 9 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica TL

 Quattro TL 
Screen resolution1620k1230kClearer screen (+390k dot)

Common features in the Leica TL and Sigma Quattro

 TL Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro
55
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
70
sensor resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
70
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (29MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
22
has face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sigma Quattro
 Leica TLSigma sd Quattro
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