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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Announced November 2016
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica TL and Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL was manufactured 9 months later than the Quattro H so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL grades versus the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sigma Quattro H

 TL Quattro H 
ReleasedNovember 2016February 2016More recent by 9 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Leica TL

 Quattro H TL 
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)

Common features in the Leica TL and Sigma Quattro H

 TL Quattro H 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica TL features outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TL and the Quattro H.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL and Quattro H is 85 and 78 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver more detail due to its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TL is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
55
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
resolution is excellent (45MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
70
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
weather proof
resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
26
supports face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Leica TL vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sigma Quattro H
 Leica TLSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Leica Sigma
Model Leica TL Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 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-H
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sigma SA
Total lenses 4 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.4
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 data format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 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 All around 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 shots -
Style of battery 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 One One
Retail price $1,009 $1,134