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.
Here is the back view size comparison of Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica X2 and Sigma Quattro.
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 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 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.
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
Sigma Quattro for Portrait Photography
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
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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
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Leica X2 for Street Photography
Sigma Quattro for Street Photography
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
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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
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Leica X2 for Sports Photography
Sigma Quattro for Sports Photography
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
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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
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Leica X2 for Daily Photography
Sigma Quattro for Daily Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Compact Body
345g
Body Thickness 52mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
625g
Body Thickness 91mm
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Leica X2 for Landscape Photography
Sigma Quattro for Landscape Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 29.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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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
Ranked
#45 out of 58 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#468 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Sigma Quattro
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
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
9 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| 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 |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
2.7" |
3" |
| Resolution |
230k dots |
1,620k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| 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 |
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| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000s |
1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash |
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| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
3.8 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
n/a |
| Video Formats |
n/a |
n/a |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
None |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
345g |
625g |
| Dimensions |
124 x 69 x 52mm |
147 x 95 x 91mm |
| Battery Life |
450 shots |
n/a |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |