Leica TL2 vs. Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica TL2 and Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica TL2 vs. Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 8K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 6.9 cm 9.69 cm
Width 13.4 cm 12.89 cm
Depth 3.3 cm 8.08 cm
Weight 355 g 652 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 355 g
Camera with battery: 399 g
Camera body only: 652 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 737 g
Body Material Aluminium alloy Magnesium alloy
Enclosure Colour Anodized silver Black
SENSOR Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 50.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Exmor RS CMOS
Total Pixels 24,960,000 pixels 50,500,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,320,000 pixels 50,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction - Yes
Sensor Features - Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating, APS-C compatible mode
Image Stabiliser - Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
PROCESSOR Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Image Processor - BIONZ XR
LENS Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Sony E-mount
FOCUSING Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 759
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, Zone AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, Pet Detection
VIEWFINDER Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Viewfinder Type - Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.64"
Viewfinder Resolution - 9,437,184 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification - 0.9x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +3
Field of View Crop Factor - 1.0
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
ISO (Max) 50000 102400
Native ISO 100-50000 -
Extended ISO (Max) - 102400
Extended ISO (Min) - 50
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-50000 ISO 50, ISO auto, ISO 102400, ISO 100-32000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, average, highlight-weighted
Exposure Metering Zones - 1200
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes - Dynamic Range Bracketing, white balance bracketing
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, Flash, daylight, halogen, shade Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, Underwater, 2500K - 9900K
Shutter Type Mechanical, electronic Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/32000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step -
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/200sec, 1/500 sec, 1/400 sec, 1/250sec
Exposure Range - EV -3-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Type 3.7" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 854 x 480 1,440,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features - Display brightness control
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Digital Video Format - H.264, XAVC S, H.265, XAVC HS
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG JPEG, RAW, MPF, HEIF
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320
Audio Signal Format - Linear PCM, AAC
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
MEMORY Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Internal Storage 32 GB flash -
Memory Card Slot SD card Dual CFexpress / SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card, CFexpress
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage DNG (RAW) 6016 x 4014
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2856
JPEG 3024 x 2016
8640 x 5760
5616 x 3744
4320 x 2880
5616 x 3744 - APS-C mode
4320 x 2880 - APS-C mode
7680 x 5760
4992 x 3744
3840 x 2880
4992 x 3744 - APS-C mode
3840 x 2880 - APS-C mode
8760 x 4864
5616 x 3160
4320 x 2432
5616 x 3160 - APS-C mode
4320 x 2432 - APS-C mode
5760 x 5760
3744 x 3744
2880 x 2880
3744 x 3744 - APS-C mode
2880 x 2880 - APS-C mode
Video Capture H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 120 fps
XAVC HS - 7680 x 4320 p - 30 fps - 400Mbps
XAVC HS - 7680 x 4320 p - 24 fps - 400Mbps
XAVC HS - 7680 x 4320 p - 25 fps - 400Mbps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 - 120 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 - 120 fps
XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 - 120 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Battery Type Leica BP-DC13 Lithium Ion Sony NP-FZ100 Lithium Ion
Details Leica BP-DC13 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 985 mAh (included) Sony NP-FZ100 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2280 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 250 shots Photo shooting - 430 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 530 shots (EVF on)
Video recording - 150 minutes (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 145 minutes (EVF on)
CONNECTIONS Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Interface HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n HDMI, USB-C, NFC (Near Field Communication), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard - Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe, PC terminal
Connector Type USB 3.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Network (RJ-45)
USB / AV output (micro-USB)
USB (USB Type-C)
FEATURES Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 20 frames per second, 7 frames per second 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 15 frames per second
Additional Features - Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, AE lock, AF lock, interval shooting mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, high ISO speed noise reduction, silent shooting, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, GPS via mobile, peripheral shading correction, Flickering Reduction function
OTHERS Leica TL2 Sony Alpha1 ILCE-1
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, shoe cap, cable protector, USB-C to USB-A cable
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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