Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Sony A1 Specifications

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35mm 864.0mm²
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-P (Typ 240)
Sony Alpha ILCE-A1

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Successor:
General
Model Number:	M-P (Typ 240)	A1
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-1
Camera Format:	Rangefinder	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$7950.00	$6500.00
Street Price:	$7,495.00	$6,498.00
Date Available:	2014-09-15	2021-03-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.0 oz (680 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:	864mm² (36mm x 24mm)	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.05 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:	84
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,860
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5952 x 3976 (23.7 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2823 (12.0 MP, Other), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (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 (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), 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:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p) 640x480 (30p)	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:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	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/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)	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	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder	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:	Yes	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 (2000-13100K), 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 - 32 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; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	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:	Film Simulation Modes	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 (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG	RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	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):	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M	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):	24	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:	Updated Leica M Typ 240 with: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass, large 2GB double sized image buffer, no Leica Logo and "M" lettering on the front side, manual viewfinder frame selection with the traditional 'frame selector'. Available in black or silver chrome.