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Comparison of Leica Q2 and Sony Alpha SLT-A58 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A58 ×
Leica Q2 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A58Leica Q2
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberA58Q2
Alternate model number(s)-
  • type no. 4889
Camera formatSLREVF
Release year (year)20132019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129130
Width (mm)7892
Height (mm)9680
Weight (g)731718
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Leica Q
SuccessorSony A68-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.147.3
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)366.6864
Sensor width (mm)23.536
Sensor height (mm)15.624
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.314.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score74-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)753-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2576(10.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5456 x 3064(16.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5456 x 3632(19.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1072(1.7 mp other)
  • 2240 x 1496(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3136 x 2096(6.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3360 x 2240(7.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3424 x 2288(7.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4668 x 3128(14.6 mp other)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6704 x 4472(30.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8368 x 5584(46.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.920
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)30120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMLeica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0028.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.061
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2530
Filter thread (mm)5549
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1.25
  • 1.8
  • 2.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object TrackingContrast-detect AF: Single zone (225 fields), multi-field, face recognition, subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1/2-inch, 1.44M-dot OLED Tru-Finder, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x 35mm eq.), 26EVF: 3.68M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 4:3 aspect ratio, -4 to +3 diopter, 21mm eye relief, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.570.76
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.880.76
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)460,8001,040,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)15-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00050,000
Minimum iso (native)10050
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • gray card
  • kelvin setting
  • shadow
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/40000 - 120
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View,Handheld TwilightSport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • hi-speed sync.
  • off
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for auto flash and fill-flash mode)
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
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Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)10-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • bluetooth
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired rm-vpr1
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo micophone jack
  • dc input
  • multi/micro usb (remote)
  • type-d micro hdmi
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Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.51-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.55-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)2-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.57-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.920
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)825
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.920
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)614
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus Shutter Lag, Wide-area Mode = 0.139s-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)700370
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)690350
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4
  • playmemories home
  • leica fotos app
Os compatibility
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7 sp1/8; mac os x v10.5 or later. (software is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.7" 406K-dot tilting LCD, OLED Tru-Finder EVF-



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