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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A6600, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 5 years before the A6600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M Edition 60 scores against the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony A6600

 M Edition 60 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica M Edition 60

 A6600 M Edition 60 
ReleasedAugust 2019September 2014More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A6600

 M Edition 60 A6600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 versus Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the A6600.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and A6600 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography features
Sony A6600 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography features
Sony A6600 Sports photography features
56
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (810 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
Sony A6600 Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery (810 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony A6600
 Leica M Edition 60Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 503 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $1,198