Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A6000

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony A6000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was launched 23 months before the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M-Monochrom grades versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and A6000 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and A6000.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6000 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.