Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony a5000 and Leica M Edition 60 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony a5000 has external dimensions of 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries). Leica M Edition 60 has external dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65″) and weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony a5000 and the Leica M Edition 60. Sony a5000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 29mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Leica M Edition 60.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony a5000 and Leica M Edition 60.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony a5000 and Leica M Edition 60.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony a5000 is significantly lighter (411g ) than the Leica M Edition 60 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Leica M Edition 60 has a Full frame sensor and Sony a5000 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Sony a5000's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Leica M Edition 60 lenses.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the M Edition 60, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the a5000.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony a5000 and Leica M Edition 60's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony a5000 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Leica M Edition 60 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to a5000.