Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A6100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly close but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the A6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 features 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) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 against the A6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and A6100 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and A6100.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged M Edition 60 will be behind in sensor innovation.