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Leica D-Lux 8 vs A6000

Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.

Who should buy what
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
  • Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
  • Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
  • Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Leica D-Lux 8Leica · 2024A6000Sony · 2014
Price £145Best£249
Sensor 17MP Four Thirds CMOS24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS
Resolution 17.0MP24.3MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF (49 points)179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation IBIS (unspecified stops)No stabilisation
Burst Rate 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF11fps
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA)~360 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 397g (with battery)344g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions —119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dotsEVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen Fixed touchscreen3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)
Mount Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent)Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica D-Lux 8
A6000
Portrait
4.3/10
6.3/10
Street
6.5/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
4.6/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.7/10
4.0/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.8/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.4/10
Food
4.2/10
5.5/10
Macro
3.1/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.3/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
4.6/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
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Sports & Action
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6.2/10
Wildlife
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6.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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