Leica C-Lux vs Sony A6000

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica C-Lux and Sony A6000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly close but the C-Lux (1") and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The C-Lux was unveiled 4 years later than the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the C-Lux grades vs the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C-Lux and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux has external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Leica C-Lux and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the C-Lux and the A6000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and A6000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern C-Lux provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.