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

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Differences

Sony A1 advantages over Leica M11

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    No vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/400 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    30.0 fps vs 4.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M11 advantages over Sony A1

  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 1440k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 50.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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
  • 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
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Sony A1
Sony A7R IV
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
Leica M11
Sony A7R IV
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $3120
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Leica SL2

Sony A1
Leica SL2
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $5173
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
Leica M11
Leica SL2
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Lighter weight
  • More pixels
  • $5173
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video

Compared to Canon R5

Sony A1
Canon R5
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Leica M11
Canon R5
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More pixels
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A1
Nikon Z7 II
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display
Leica M11
Nikon Z7 II
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More pixels
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony A7R V

Sony A1
Sony A7R V
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • High resolution composite
  • Newer
Leica M11
Sony A7R V
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $3900
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
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