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M10 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.
Where the M10 wins
- Astrophotography: 5.4 vs 4.6
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £8,516
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Burst Rate: 11fps
- Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- M10 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 660 g
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The A6000 is 19 mm narrower, 13 mm shorter, 7 mm deeper and 316 g lighter than the M10.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
M10 — Street & Documentary: The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
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 | M10Leica · 2017 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,516 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | No video | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB, 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
M10
A6000
Portrait
4.2/10
6.3/10
Street
5.2/10
7.6/10
Travel
4.3/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
4.6/10
Documentary
1.5/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
6.7/10
Casual
1.7/10
4.4/10
Food
3.5/10
5.5/10
Macro
2.8/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.8/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
4.6/10
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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