Leica CL vs Sony A6700

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and A6700 is 82 and 75 respectively.

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.