Comparisons / Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III

Comparison of Leica SL (Typ 601) and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III [S]ave

Attribute
Leica SL (Typ 601) ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III ×
General
ModelLeica SL (Typ 601)Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S III
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSL (Typ 601)A7S III
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-7sm3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147129
Width (mm)3970
Height (mm)10497
Weight (g)847614
Waterproof--
SuccessorLeica SL2SL (Sony A7S II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.212.1
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864847.28
Sensor width (mm)3635.6
Sensor height (mm)2423.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)68.4
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
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)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • heif (10-bit)
  • jpeg (8-bit)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4264x2408
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, -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-+
Max playback zoom (x)-13
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)50,000102,400
Minimum iso (native)5080
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 50 to 50,000Auto, 80 - 102,400, expandable to 40 - 409,600
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 57-step magenta/green and 29-step amber/blue 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
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1
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
  • fill flash
  • hi-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
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
  • cfexpres
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
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
  • 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
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
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
  • 5gbps)
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-a hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 gen 1
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)10.6-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)33-
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)400-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400-
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
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x
  • windows



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