Leica X1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Lets examine more closely at the Leica X1 and Sigma Quattro H, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the Quattro H and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X1 grades against the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X1 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica X1 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Leica X1 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X1 against the Quattro H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and Quattro H is 89 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and Quattro H.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail due to its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.