Sony A57 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 320 - 25,000

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha SLT-A57
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

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General
Model Number:	A57	M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$799.99	$7450.00
Street Price:		$7,595.00
Date Available:	2012-04-15	2015-05-07
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	29.2 oz (828 g) includes batteries, kit lens	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.8 x 3.2 in. (132 x 98 x 81 mm)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.1	24.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.82 microns	6.01 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	None
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	785
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 5536 x 2160 (12.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 3872 x 2160 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)	5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p(PS)/60i(FX)/60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH)) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	Leica M bayonet
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.44M/1.25M-dot LCD (480K/418K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.04x/0.97x magnification, 23.1/25.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.69x	0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.04x	0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	13.6x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	16000	25000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	320
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-3200), 100 - 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)	Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)	None
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait; Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Auto Portrait Framing, Picture Effect (Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature), Dynamic Range Optimizer (Off/Auto/Level),	B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters.
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC)	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wireless or Wired	Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):	Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M

Performance Timing
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	25	30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	550 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable Battery Types:	NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Sony Software CD-ROM	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)	Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 EV correction), Full HD 1080p60 Video, Up to 12 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, New Auto Portrait Framing, Tilting 921K-dot LCD, 1.44M-dot EVF.	Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome.