Leica CL vs Sony A6500

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica CL vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The CL was introduced 14 months after the A6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica CL offers physical measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CL and the A6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and A6500 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and A6500.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern CL should have a benefit in sensor tech.