Leica SL with Sony A1 Comparison

Leica SL and Sony A1 Main Features

  • October, 2015
  • January, 2021
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 50 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 50 - 50000 ISO
  • 100 - 32000 ISO
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  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 4400k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9437k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 30.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 7680 x 4320 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 147 x 104 x 39 mm, 847g.
  • 129 x 97 x 70 mm, 737g.
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Leica SL Scores


Imaging score
73
Features score
86
Value for money score
78
Portability score
75
Overall score
84

Sony A1 Scores


Imaging score
90
Features score
96
Value for money score
90
Portability score
75
Overall score
96

Sony A1 with Leica SL Overview


Let's compare Leica SL with Sony A1. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Leica SL was released in 2015, and Sony A1 in 2021. A1 is newer, which is a plus. SL 6 years older.
The sensor resolution of A1 is greater than that of SL. The difference of 26 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (A1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Leica SL, the maximum ISO is greater by 18000. A1 has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), SL doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder A1 has a higher resolution of 9437k dots, SL has a resolution of 4400k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica SL has 30.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica SL has 30.0 fps continuous shooting.

General SL A1
Brand Leica Sony
Model SL A1
Announced October, 2015 January, 2021
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Leica L Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1x
Number of Lenses 29 146
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1,440kk pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 4400
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8 0.9
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 759
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/ sec
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 30.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 50 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 8640 x 5760
Max Native ISO 50000 32000
Min Native ISO 50 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 7680 x 4320
Video Formats MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB
Battery
Battery Life 400 shots 530 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Physical
Weight 847 g 737 g
Physical Dimensions 147 x 104 x 39 mm 129 x 97 x 70 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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