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Leica M6 vs A6000

Quick take: The A6000 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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 M6LeicaA6000Sony · 2014
Price £5,200£249Best
Sensor 35mm film (no digital sensor)24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS
Resolution —24.3MP
Video None (film camera)1080p/60p
Autofocus Manual focus, coupled rangefinder (0.72x)179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate Manual film advance11fps
Battery Life Single 3V battery (light meter only — mechanical shutter needs no power)~360 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 585g344g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions —119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder, 0.72x magnificationEVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen None (film camera)3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)
Mount Leica M-mountSony E-mount
Memory Cards None (35mm film)Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity No wireless connectivityUSB, 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 M6
A6000
Portrait
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6.3/10
Street
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7.6/10
Travel
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6.7/10
Wedding & Events
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4.6/10
Documentary
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4.0/10
Sports & Action
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6.2/10
Landscape
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4.8/10
Wildlife
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6.7/10
Casual
—
4.4/10
Food
—
5.5/10
Macro
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5.0/10
Architecture
—
5.2/10
Astrophotography
—
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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