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Quick take: The Leica M6 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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| Specification | Leica M EV1Leica · 2025 | Leica M6Leica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £5,200Best |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 35mm film (no digital sensor) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | — |
| Video | None (stills-only) | None (film camera) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Manual focus, coupled rangefinder (0.72x) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | Manual film advance |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best | Single 3V battery (light meter only — mechanical shutter needs no power) |
| Weight | 499g (with battery)Best | 585g |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72x magnification |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | None (film camera) |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | None (35mm film) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | No wireless connectivity |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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 →