Comparisons / Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony Alpha ILCE-A1

Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica SL (Typ 601) ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 ×
General
ModelLeica SL (Typ 601)Sony Alpha ILCE-A1
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSL (Typ 601)A1
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-1
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152021
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147129
Width (mm)3981
Height (mm)10497
Weight (g)847737
Waterproof--
SuccessorLeica SL2SL (-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.250.1
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864861.6
Sensor width (mm)3635.9
Sensor height (mm)2424
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)64.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score88-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,821-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3744 x 3744(14.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5616 x 3160(17.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5760 x 5760(33.2 mp 1:1)
  • 7680 x 5760(44.2 mp 4:3)
  • 8640 x 5760(49.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8760 x 4864(42.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • compressed raw
  • heif
  • jpeg
  • lo
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.630
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 7680x4320
Movie max framerate (fps)120240
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audioXAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountLeica L bayonetSony E
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection)Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF)
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepointEVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, 60/120/240fps refresh rates, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)4,400,0009,437,184
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.9
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,440,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)50,00032,000
Minimum iso (native)50100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 50 to 50,000AUTO, ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy 6000 k
  • daylight 5200 k
  • flash 5400 k
  • fluorescent cool 4500 k
  • fluorescent warm 4000 k
  • greycard (custom)
  • hmi 5600 k
  • manual color temperature 2000k to 11500k
  • shade 7000 k
  • tungsten 3200 k
  • auto (with priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Picture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • manual
  • ttl auto
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/400
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, X-Sync terminalMulti Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cfexpres
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memorySlot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired or via wi-fi
  • ethernet or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional via ir
  • usb
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi type a port
  • multi connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release
  • multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip
  • usb 3.0 micro type b port
  • x-sync socket
  • 1000base-t ethernet
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • sync terminal
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 10gbps)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.37-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.630
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-165
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.520
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)33155
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)32-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)1.1-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400530
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400430
Battery life, video (minutes)-150
Battery form factorProprietary 8.4V, 1860mAhProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • remote control (usb): leica image shuttle sl; remote control (wi-fi): leica sl app (android/ios)
  • capture one express (for sony) free download; sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
Os compatibility-
  • macos
  • windows



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