Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony NEX-6
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced March 2013
- New Model is Sony A6000
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M Edition 60 was released 19 months later than the NEX-6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony NEX-6
| M Edition 60 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | March 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Leica M Edition 60
| NEX-6 | M Edition 60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony NEX-6
| M Edition 60 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the NEX-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and NEX-6 is 74 and 85 respectively.
Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and NEX-6.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Leica M Edition 60 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-09-23 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 345 grams (0.76 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | - | $365 |