Leica M vs. Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica M and Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M vs. Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
Lens Included Body only DT 18-55mm lens
Height 8 cm 10.42 cm
Width 13.9 cm 14.26 cm
Depth 4.2 cm 8.09 cm
Weight 680 g 610 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium -
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver chrome -
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant -
Optical Zoom - 3x
SENSOR Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 24.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Exmor APS HD CMOS
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 50 fps
Sensor Features - Anti-Dust coating
Image Stabiliser - Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors Dust alert sensor, digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Image Processor Leica Maestro BIONZ X
LENS Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Type - Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 27 - 82.5mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 25 cm
Max View Angle - 76 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Manual
Lens Construction - 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size - 55 mm
Lens Mounting Type Leica M -
Features - Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
FOCUSING Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Auto Focus - TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 79
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View Predictive Focus Control
AE/AF Control - Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection - Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition
VIEWFINDER Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.39"
Viewfinder Resolution - 1,440,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x 0.88x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +3
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion -
Field of View Crop Factor - 1.5
Features Automatic parallax compensation -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
ISO (Max) 6400 25600
Native ISO - 100-12800
Extended ISO (Max) - 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 ISO auto, ISO 100-25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 1200
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs - Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View
Special Effects Film Simulation Black & White, Sepia, Saturation, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait, clear, deep, light, autumn leaves, Night Scene, Style Box
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K Incandescent, cloudy, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white)
Shutter Type - Mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps 3, 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/250sec
Exposure Range - EV 2-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Type 3" LCD display 2.7" LCD display
Display Format 920,000 pixels 460,800 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Contrast control Contrast control, display brightness control
FLASH Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Camera Flash - Pop-up flash
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features - AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Digital Video Format MJPEG, MOV AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S, AVC
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Audio Signal Format - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control -
MEMORY Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Memory Card Slot SD card Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
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Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
CONNECTIONS Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Interface - HDMI, USB 2.0
Print Standard - DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - HDMI output
USB 2.0
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Accessory shoe (Sony Multi Interface Shoe)
FEATURES Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 8 frames per second
HDR Mode - Auto HDR mode
Additional Features Sharpness control, saturation control RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, 25p Cinema Mode, automatic display brightness adjustment, peripheral illumination correction, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Shade Correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Quick AF Full HD movie recording, Smart Teleconverter, AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Translucent Mirror technology
OTHERS Leica M Sony Alpha68 ILCA-68K + DT 18-55mm
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, power cable, shoe cap
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
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