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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty close but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 10 months earlier than the A6500 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A6500

 M Typ 262 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Leica M Typ 262

 A6500 M Typ 262 
AnnouncedOctober 2016November 2015More modern by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6500

 M Typ 262 A6500 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 and the A6500.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and A6500 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and A6500.

Plainly, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6500 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
Sony A6500 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
50
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
77
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography factors
Sony A6500 Travel photography factors
58
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Sony A6500
22
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
missing external mic jack
39
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A6500
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha a6500
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2016-10-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $5,069 $1,298