Leica M8 vs Sony A6000

Below, we are contrasting the Leica M8 versus Sony A6000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M8 was manufactured 7 years before the A6000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M8 grades vs the A6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica M8 enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M8 versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M8 versus the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and A6000 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M8 and A6000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M8 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A6000 will render greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older M8 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.