Comparisons / Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV

Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV [S]ave

Attribute
Leica SL (Typ 601) ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV ×
General
ModelLeica SL (Typ 601)Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R IV
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSL (Typ 601)A7R IV
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7rm4
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147129
Width (mm)3978
Height (mm)10496
Weight (g)847665
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony A7R III
SuccessorLeica SL2SL (-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.261
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864849.66
Sensor width (mm)3635.7
Sensor height (mm)2423.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)63.76
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 score8899
Dxo color depth score (bit)2526
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.414.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,8213,344
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3168 x 3168(10.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4160 x 4160(17.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 4752 x 2672(12.7 mp 16:9)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
  • 6240 x 3512(21.9 mp 16:9)
  • 6240 x 4160(26.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6336 x 6336(40.1 mp 1:1)
  • 8448 x 6336(53.5 mp 4:3)
  • 9504 x 5344(50.8 mp 16:9)
  • 9504 x 6336(60.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.610
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
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 / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
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: 567 points (PDAF), APS-C mode with full-frame lens: 325 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: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 5.76M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, Approx
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)4,400,0005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.80.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.78
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 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), 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
  • 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 - 601/8000 - 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-3 Custom Settings; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
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)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, X-Sync terminalEnhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memorySlot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-IDual SD UHS-II slots
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • 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
  • 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
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb
  • wi-fi or bluetooth
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
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.370.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.610
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-70
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.57.2
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3332
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.57.2
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3232
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.21
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.12
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.02
Startup time (s)1.11.3
Play -> record time (s)0.71.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400670
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400530
Battery life, video (minutes)-105
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



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