Sony NEX-6 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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Sony NEX-6 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony NEX-6 advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$1000 vs $2295 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
42 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Sony NEX-6

Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

Very good image quality; More consumer-friendly control setup than NEX-7 but more advanced (actual Mode dial) than step-down models; OLED EVF and 3-inch tilting LCD monitor provide viewfinder flexibility; Fast and decisive AF on stationary subjects, and good continuous AF on normal moving subjects; Full HD 1080p video recording at up to 60p.
Hybrid AF system speed and accuracy still lags somewhat behind higher-end DSLRs; Wi-Fi features still rudimentary (join the club); LCD is not a touchscreen; User interface foibles.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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Compared to Sony NEX-F3

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-F3

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Sony NEX-F3

Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-F3

$3500
APS-C

Higher max flash sync

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-6

Sony NEX-5R

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-5R

$3500
APS-C

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X100T

$549
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
More viewfinder magnification

$1299
APS-C

Integrated ND filter
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony NEX-6 vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100T

$3500
APS-C

Larger lens aperture

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-6

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

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Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

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