Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-Monochrom was manufactured 10 months before the NEX-6 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and NEX-6 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and NEX-6.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.