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Leica CL vs Sony a5100

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica CL versus Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The CL was unveiled 3 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CL matches up vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony a5100

 CL a5100 
RevealedNovember 2017August 2014More recent by 40 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Leica CL

 a5100 CL 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica CL and Sony a5100

 CL a5100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica CL has got external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Leica CL versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the CL and the a5100.

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and a5100 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and a5100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent CL will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
72
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography advice
Sony a5100 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography info
Sony a5100 Travel photography info
66
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
80
good battery (400 shots)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography info
Sony a5100 Landscape photography info
68
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica CL
Vlogging with Sony a5100
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Leica CL vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Sony a5100
 Leica CLSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica CL Sony Alpha a5100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-21 2014-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6014 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 220 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $3,799 $448