Leica CL vs Sony A6400

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica CL and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The CL was launched 14 months before the A6400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the CL grades vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica CL comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL and Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CL vs the A6400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and A6400 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and A6400.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged CL will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.