Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500
Portability
77 Imaging
72 Features
35 Overall
57
77 Imaging
72 Features
35 Overall
57
Portability
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2016 |  | November 2015 | More modern by 10 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Clearer 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6500 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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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Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
Sony A6500 Street photography factors
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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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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
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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Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography factors
Sony A6500 Travel photography factors
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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 photography with Leica M Typ 262
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
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
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 with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Sony A6500
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
missing external mic jack
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
| Leica M Typ 262 | Sony 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 |