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Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Earlier Model is Leica TL
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
  • Introduced February 2016
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Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica TL2 versus Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was launched 17 months after the Quattro H making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL2 scores versus the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sigma Quattro H

 TL2 Quattro H 
IntroducedJuly 2017February 2016More modern by 17 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Leica TL2

 Quattro H TL2 
Display resolution1620k1230kCrisper display (+390k dot)

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sigma Quattro H

 TL2 Quattro H 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL2 enjoys outer 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 H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Leica TL2 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TL2 versus the Quattro H.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and Quattro H is 85 and 78 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and Quattro H.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TL2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
63
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
resolution is excellent (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
26
supports face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica TL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sigma Quattro H
 Leica TL2Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Leica Sigma
Model type Leica TL2 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-07-10 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 24 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 50000 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sigma SA
Number of lenses 4 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) -
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 shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $2,195 $1,134