• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 47.3 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 50,000
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 50.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Leica SL2 advantages over Sony A1

  • Less expensive
    $4085 vs $5498
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2100k vs 1440k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony A1 advantages over Leica SL2

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 180 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 530 vs 370 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/400 vs 1/250 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.90x vs 0.78x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    30.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    165 vs 100 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    155 vs 78 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon Z7

Leica SL2
Nikon Z7
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7

Sony A1
Nikon Z7
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A1 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Leica SL2
Sony A7R IV
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Top deck display
  • $3217
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1
Sony A7R IV
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life
  • $3217
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Leica SL2
Canon R5
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon R5

Sony A1
Canon R5
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

Compared to Leica M10-R

Leica SL2
Leica M10-R
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica SL2 vs Leica M10-R

Sony A1
Leica M10-R
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Sony A1 vs Leica M10-R

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Leica SL2
Nikon Z7 II
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A1
Nikon Z7 II
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A1 vs Nikon Z7 II

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