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Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Leica TL2 versus Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the Quattro (29MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The TL2 was brought out 17 months later than the Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL2 grades against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sigma Quattro

 TL2 Quattro 
IntroducedJuly 2017February 2016Fresher by 17 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Leica TL2

 Quattro TL2 
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sigma Quattro

 TL2 Quattro 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica TL2 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TL2 and the Quattro.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and Quattro is 85 and 63 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and Quattro.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sigma Quattro to give you more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
MP count excellent (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
62
silent mode (1/40,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
70
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
63
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (625g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
22
provides face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sigma Quattro
 Leica TL2Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica TL2 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-07-10 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4014 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sigma SA
Available lenses 4 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC13 BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,195 $738