Sony Alpha 1 vs Leica V-Lux 4

General	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Brand	Sony	Leica
Model	Alpha 1	V-Lux 4
Predecessor Model		Leica V-Lux 3
Successor Model		Leica V-Lux 5
MSRP	$6500 (body only)
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Mirrorless	Bridge
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Sensor Type	Stacked CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	1/2.33-inch
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 24 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Total Pixels	50.5 Megapixel	12.8 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	50.1 Megapixel	12.1 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 32,000	100 - 3,200
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 102,400	100 - 6,400
Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode	4/16 shots

Photo	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Processor	Dual BIONZ XR
Max Image Resolution	8640 x 5760	4000 x 3000
Other Resolutions		4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Extra fine, fine, standard, light	Fine, Standard
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
WB Bracketing

Focus	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
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	Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection
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	23
Number of Cross-type Focus Points		0
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 V-Lux 4
Lens Mount	Sony E
Crop Factor	1x
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range		25 - 600 mm
Optical Zoom		24x
Maximum Aperture		f/2.8
Min Normal Focus Distance		30 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance		1 cm
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	5.5 stops
Digital Image Stabilization
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Screen Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,440k dot	460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Electronic
Viewfinder Size	0.64"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.90x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.90x
Viewfinder Resolution	9,437k dot	1,312k dot
No Blackout Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eyepoint	25 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Shutter	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	60 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	12.0 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

Flash	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync
Flash Range		13.50 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/400 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal	Shoe Mount

Exposure	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	3 frames

DXO	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
DxO Low Light ISO	3163
DxO Color Depth	25.9
DxO Dynamic Range	14.5
DxO Overall Score	98

Video	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
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	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Max Video Resolution	7680 x 4320	1920 x 1080
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 V-Lux 4
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)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size	Mini
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 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)

Environmental	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Dimensions	129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19")	125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33")
Weight (inc. batteries)	737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)	588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4"	7.6 x 6.9 x 4.6"
Package Weight	3.22 lb

Power and Storage	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Battery Pack	NP-FZ100
Battery Life	530 shots	540 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage		70 MB
External Storage	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Sony Alpha 1	Leica V-Lux 4
Self Timer		Yes (2 or 10 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
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System

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