Sony A6000 vs Leica CL

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Sony A6000 vs Leica CL

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Succeeded by the Sony A6100
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Differences

Sony A6000 advantages over Leica CL

Less expensive
$648 vs $3195*
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
75 mm vs 27 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Leica CL advantages over Sony A6000

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/25000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-6

$548
APS-C

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6

Leica CL

Sony NEX-6

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Leica CL

Sony A6300

$3195
APS-C

Touchscreen
Top deck display

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$548
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-A3

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Sony A6000

Sony A6500

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6500

Leica CL

Sony A6500

$3195
APS-C

Top deck display
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica CL vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1799
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica CL vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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