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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 6 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M Typ 262 scores against the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony a1

 M Typ 262 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 a1 M Typ 262 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021November 2015Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony a1

 M Typ 262 a1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the a1.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and a1 is 77 and 61 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and a1.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony a1 to result in more detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
89
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/400 seconds)
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
Sony a1 Sports photography features
50
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography features
Sony a1 Travel photography features
58
MP count decent (24MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
great battery life (530 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (50MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Sony a1 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (530 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
22
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
does not have external microphone support
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony a1
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha a1
Also called Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2021-01-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 133
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution - 7680x4320
Video data format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 737g (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $5,069 $6,498