Sony Alpha 1 vs Leica M10

General	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Brand	Sony	Leica
Model	Alpha 1	M10
Successor Model		Leica M11
MSRP	$6500 (body only)	$6595
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Sensor Type	Stacked CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 24 mm	35.8 x 23.9 mm
Total Pixels	50.5 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	50.1 Megapixel	24 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 32,000	100 - 50,000
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 102,400
Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode	4/16 shots

Photo	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Processor	Dual BIONZ XR	Maestro II
Max Image Resolution	8640 x 5760	5952 x 3992
Other Resolutions		5952 x 3968 (JPEG, 24MP), 4256 x 2932 (12MP), 2976 x 1984 (6MP)
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	3:2
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, RAW	DNG, JPEG
JPEG Quality Levels	Extra fine, fine, standard, light
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater

Focus	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Focusing System	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-4 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	759
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Lens Mount	Sony E	Leica M
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	5.5 stops
Digital Image Stabilization
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Screen Type	Tilting	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,440k dot	1,037k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder Size	0.64"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.90x	0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.90x	0.73x
Viewfinder Resolution	9,437k dot
No Blackout Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eyepoint	25 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Shutter	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	8 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/32000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	10.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	30.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	30.0 fps	5.0 fps
Anti-dust Shutter
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP	Up to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG)

Flash	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/400 sec	1/180 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal	Hot Shoe

Exposure	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV	-1 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)

DXO	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
DxO Low Light ISO	3163	2133
DxO Color Depth	25.9	24.4
DxO Dynamic Range	14.5	13.3
DxO Overall Score	98	86

Video	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Internal Recording Modes	H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	7680 x 4320
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4332 x 2248 @ 59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Gamma Curve	HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	13 hours

Terminals	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x RJ45 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	via Bluetooth or tethered PC)	via cable trigger

Environmental	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity		10 to 80%

Physical	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Dimensions	129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19")	139 x 39 x 80 mm (5.47 x 1.54 x 3.15")
Weight (inc. batteries)	737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)	660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4"	9.25 x 8.85 x 6.5"
Package Weight	3.22 lb	5.485 lb

Power and Storage	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Battery Pack	NP-FZ100	BP-SCL5
Battery Life	530 shots	210 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Sony Alpha 1	Leica M10
Self Timer		2 or 12 secs
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge

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