Leica CL vs Sony A6600
Portability
82 Imaging
68 Features
58 Overall
64
82 Imaging
68 Features
58 Overall
64
Portability
77 Imaging
70 Features
96 Overall
80
77 Imaging
70 Features
96 Overall
80
Leica CL vs Sony A6600 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
- Introduced November 2017
Sony A6600
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Announced August 2019
- Newer Model is Sony A6700
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Lets take a closer look at the Leica CL and Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the CL scores against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony A6600
| CL | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica CL
| A6600 | CL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2019 |  | November 2017 | More modern by 21 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica CL and Sony A6600
| CL | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica CL vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica CL offers physical measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the CL against the A6600.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and A6600 is 82 and 77 respectively.
Leica CL vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and A6600.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged CL is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica CL Portrait photography details
Sony A6600 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/25,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (810 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Leica CL Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
better than average battery pack (810 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Leica CL Vlogging highlights
Sony A6600 Vlogging highlights
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
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Leica CL vs Sony A6600 Specifications
| Leica CL | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica CL | Sony Alpha a6600 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-11-21 | 2019-08-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 30 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/25000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 403 gr (0.89 lb) | 503 gr (1.11 lb) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1497 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | 810 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC12 | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $3,799 | $1,198 |