Leica CL vs Sony a5100

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.