Leica M (Typ 262) vs Sony A1 Specifications

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Detailed specifications
Leica M (Typ 262)
Sony Alpha ILCE-A1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	M (Typ 262)	A1
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-1
Camera Format:	Rangefinder	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$5195.00	$6500.00
Street Price:	$4,995.00	$5,498.00
Date Available:	2015-11-25	2021-03-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	21.2 oz (600 g) includes batteries	26.0 oz (737 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)	5.1 x 3.8 x 3.2 in. (129 x 97 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.0	50.1
Sensor Format:	35mm	35mm
Sensor size:	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.01 microns	4.16 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)	8640 x 5760 (49.8 MP, 3:2), 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 7680 x 5760 (44.2 MP, 4:3), 4992 x 3744 (18.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 8760 x 4864 (42.6 MP, Other), 5616 x 3160 (17.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 5760 (33.2 MP, 1:1), 3744 x 3744 (14.0 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, HEIF, Compressed RAW, Lo, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	30.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		7680x4320 (30p/25p/24p) 3840x2160 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (1p/2p/3p/4p/6p/8p/12p/15p/25p/30p/50p/60p/100p/120p/200p/240p)
Movie File Format:		XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica M bayonet	Sony E
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	N/A (Manual focus with OVF)	Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification	EVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, 60/120/240fps refresh rates, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 25mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	9,437,184 dots (3,145,728 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.68x	0.90x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.68x	0.90x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,440,000 dots (360,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	32000
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100	AUTO, ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Kelvin Setting, Manual	Auto (with Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Underwater, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/32000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	N/A	Picture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta), Soft High-key; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/400s (1/500s APS-C crop mode)
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact	Multi Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress
UHS Support:		UHS-II
Other Memory:		2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW (lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Movie File Format:		XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:		USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release	Optional via IR, USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):		USB-C (USB 3.2 10Gbps), Type-D Micro HDMI, 1000Base-T Ethernet, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone Jacks, Sync Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	30.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		165
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		20.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		155
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		530 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		430 shots
Battery Life, Video:		150 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners	Capture One Express (for Sony) free download; Sony Imaging Edge Remote, Viewer and Edit
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows, macOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	A less expensive version of the Leica M (Typ 240) without live view or movie modes; lighter, quieter shutter, simplified menu, white balance button.