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Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro

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Leica X2

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

Leica X2
$1676.42

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Sigma Quattro

29 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

Sigma Quattro
$816.90

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Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Leica X2, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sigma Quattro, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Semi-Pro Mirrorless camera with a 29.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, X2 is 4 years older than Quattro. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica X2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-05-10
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 36 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • Unknown High-Speed Video
  • 345g. 124 x 69 x 52 mm
  • Replaced Leica X1 Compare

Sigma Quattro Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-23
  • 29MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Bayonet Mount
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.6 fps continuous shooting
  • video resolution
  • 625g. 147 x 95 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Leica X2 was replaced by Leica X Vario. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2
Leica X Vario vs Sigma sd Quattro

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Leica X2 over Sigma sd Quattro
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max ISO 12.500 vs 6.400 95% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 11 vs 9 2 more focus points
Continuous Shooting 5.0fps vs 3.8fps 1.2 fps faster
Weight 345 g vs 625 g 280 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area 23.19µm2 vs 18.69µm2 24% larger pixel area
Reasons to choose Sigma sd Quattro over Leica X2
Viewfinder Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution 29 MP vs 16 MP 81% more pixels
LCD Screen Size 3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.620k dots vs 230k dots 604% higher resolution screen
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Strengths of Leica X2 and Sigma sd Quattro
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Leica X2 and Sigma sd Quattro
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Articulating Screen No vs No No flexible viewing angles
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Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro. Leica X2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 26mm shorter and 39mm thinner than Sigma Quattro. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Leica X2 has a built-in lens but Sigma Quattro doesn't. Once you put a lens on Quattro, its thickness will increase significantly.

Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Here is the back view size comparison of Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro.

Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro Camera Size Comparison - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro.
Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica X2 is significantly lighter (280g ) than the Sigma Quattro which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on Quattro, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of Quattro, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to X2.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sigma Quattro's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica X2's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don\'t tilt or flip in directions.
Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro: Sensor Comparison

Leica X2 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sigma Quattro has a 29.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features Dual TRUE III processor.

Sigma Quattro's sensor provides 13MP more than Leica X2's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the X2 and Quattro sensor size comparison.

Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Size Comparison


Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Leica X2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma Quattro for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
External Flash Shoe
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 29.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Leica X2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sigma Quattro for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Leica X2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sigma Quattro for Sports Photography

GOOD
External Flash Shoe
11 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
36 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Leica X2 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma Quattro for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Compact Body
345g
Body Thickness 52mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
625g
Body Thickness 91mm
Read the details

Leica X2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma Quattro for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 29.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Leica X2 vs Sigma Quattro: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro scores compare:

Leica X2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #45 out of 58 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #468 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Sigma Quattro
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #85 out of 124 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #356 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Sigma Quattro has a higher Overall Score thanks to its better image quality and more features compared to Leica X2. On the other hand the Leica X2 beats Sigma Quattro in two significant areas: Value for Money and Compactness.
If you are a price conscious buyer and looking for a small and relatively low priced camera where you can take everywhere with you, Leica X2 is the right choice for you.
If you are after the better photographic performance with all the advanced features, definitely get the Sigma Quattro

Leica X2
Leica X2
$1676.42

Sigma Quattro
Sigma Quattro
$816.90

Sigma Quattro vs Leica X2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica X2 Sigma sd Quattro
Brand Leica Sigma
Announced 2012-05-10 2016-02-23
Body Type Large sensor compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 372.88mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 29 megapixels
Max Resolution 4928 x 3264 5424 x 3616
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,500 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Sigma SA Bayonet
Number of Available Lenses n/a 76
Lens Focal Range 36 mm (1×) no lens
Max Aperture F2.8 no lens
Macro Focus Range 30cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.73
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 3.8 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None n/a
Video Formats n/a n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 345g 625g
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm 147 x 95 x 91mm
Battery Life 450 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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