Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6500

Lets look closer at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 24 months prior to the A6500 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and A6500 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and A6500.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.