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M11 vs A6000
Quick take: The M11 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the A6000 is the most affordable; only the M11 is weather sealed.
Where the M11 wins
- Resolution: 60.0MP
- Battery Life: 700 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Landscape: 7.0 vs 4.8
- Architecture: 6.6 vs 5.2
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £8,200
- Burst Rate: 11fps
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
- Portrait: 6.3 vs 5.2
- Street: 7.6 vs 5.8
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
- M11 139 × 80 × 38 mm · 640 g
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The A6000 is 19 mm narrower, 13 mm shorter, 7 mm deeper and 296 g lighter than the M11.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
M11 — Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors: 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
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
M11 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
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 | M11Leica · 2022 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,200 | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MPBest | 24.3MP |
| Video | No video | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 700 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
M11
A6000
Portrait
5.2/10
6.3/10
Street
5.8/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
4.6/10
Documentary
2.7/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
2.3/10
6.2/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
2.4/10
6.7/10
Casual
2.4/10
4.4/10
Food
4.9/10
5.5/10
Macro
3.7/10
5.0/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
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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