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Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Leica SL2-S versus Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was unveiled at a similar time to the a1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SL2-S matches up versus the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony a1

		

		

			
 SL2-S a1 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 a1 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony a1

		

		

			
 SL2-S a1 
RevealedDecember 2020January 2021Same generation
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S has got outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2-S and the a1.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and a1 is 55 and 61 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and a1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony a1 to render extra detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Sony a1
85
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
88
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/400s)
 great  resolution (50MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Sony a1
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than average (931g)
79
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
90
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (50 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery power (530 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Sony a1
65
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (931g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
73
 great battery power (530 shots)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 great  resolution (50MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
Sony a1 Landscape photography information
85
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
88
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (50MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery power (530 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Sony a1
32
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone support
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
36
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony a1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony a1
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha a1
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha a1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 50000 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 36 133
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lbs) 737 gr (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 images 530 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $4,895 $6,498