Leica CL vs Sony A6500
Portability
82 Imaging
69 Features
58 Overall
64
82 Imaging
69 Features
58 Overall
64
Portability
81 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
74
81 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
74
Leica CL vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
Leica CL
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Released November 2017
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Launched October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony A6500
| CL | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2017 |  | October 2016 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Leica CL
| A6500 | CL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica CL and Sony A6500
| CL | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica CL vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
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.
Leica CL vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
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.
Leica CL vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica CL Portrait photography info
Sony A6500 Portrait photography info
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Leica CL Street photography details
Sony A6500 Street photography details
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Leica CL Sports photography information
Sony A6500 Sports photography information
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Leica CL Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Leica CL
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Leica CL Vlogging information
Sony A6500 Vlogging information
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Leica CL vs Sony A6500 Specifications
| Leica CL | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica CL | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-11-21 | 2016-10-06 |
| 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 area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/25000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lb) | 453 grams (1.00 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1405 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC12 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $3,799 | $1,298 |
