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Leica M11 vs Sony A6600

Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2022
  • Succeeded the Leica M10
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
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Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica M11 versus Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M11 was revealed 2 years after the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M11 scores vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Sony A6600

 M11 A6600 
RevealedJanuary 2022August 2019More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k922kClearer display (+1411k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica M11

 A6600 M11 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica M11 and Sony A6600

 M11 A6600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M11 versus the A6600.

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 and A6600 is 76 and 77 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and A6600.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M11 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M11 will render greater detail because of its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M11 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery (700 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (700 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is high (60MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
84
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6600 Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M11
Vlogging with Sony A6600
9
can't record video
84
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Leica M11 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Sony A6600
 Leica M11Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica M11 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-13 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9528 x 6328 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,333k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 lb) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 810 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC-SCL7 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $8,995 $1,198