Leica CL vs Sony A6700
82 Imaging
68 Features
58 Overall
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![Leica CL front Leica CL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-CL/Leica-CL-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6700 front Sony Alpha a6700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6700/Sony-A6700-front.jpg)
75 Imaging
74 Features
96 Overall
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Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Launched July 2023
- Old Model is Sony A6600
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Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica CL and Sony A6700, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The CL was unveiled 6 years before the A6700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CL grades against the A6700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL and Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony A6700
CL | A6700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Leica CL
A6700 | CL | |||
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Launched | July 2023 | ![]() | November 2017 | More modern by 68 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica CL and Sony A6700
CL | A6700 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica CL provides outside dimensions 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 A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Leica CL and Sony A6700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the CL compared to the A6700.
![Leica CL vs Sony A6700 size comparison Leica CL vs Sony A6700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and A6700 is 82 and 75 respectively.
![Leica CL vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison Leica CL vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and A6700.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6700 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged CL is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Leica CL vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison Leica CL vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-CL-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica CL vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Leica CL | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica CL | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-11-21 | 2023-07-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 6192 x 4128 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
Available lenses | 30 | 199 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/25000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 lb) | 493g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 570 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $3,799 | $1,399 |