Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Sony
Alpha 6500
APS-C flagship with 5-axis IBIS, weather sealing, and the same 24MP sensor as the a6300.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2016
D-Lux 8 is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
Alpha 6500
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 6500 has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BAlpha 6500 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 6500 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6500
120 × 67 × 53 mm
453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 10mm wider, 2mm taller, and 9mm thicker than Alpha 6500.
D-Lux 8 is 56 g lighter than Alpha 6500.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 53mm Alpha 6500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6500
120 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6500
120 × 53 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Alpha 6500
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 8: mount data unavailable
Alpha 6500
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
397 g vs 453 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6500
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 53.2
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 6500 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 6500 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 6500 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Alpha 6500
Pros
- ✓IBIS in APS-C
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Touchscreen
- ✓Strong AF for era
Cons
- –Superseded by a6600/a6700
- –Older 4K codec
- –Small body ergonomics
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D-Lux 8 or Alpha 6500?
Alpha 6500 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for D-Lux 8 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 6500?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and Alpha 6500 is 24.2 MP, so the Alpha 6500 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 6500 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 6500 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the Alpha 6500?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 6500 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 6500?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and Alpha 6500 weighs 453 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 56 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 6500 record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 6500: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 6500 weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. Alpha 6500: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and Alpha 6500 at $1,399. The Alpha 6500 is $196 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.