Leica M M EV1 Dng: 14 Bit, Jpg: 8 Bit 2025
Leica
41 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
Sony
99 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Leica M M EV1 | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60.29999923706055 MP★ | 50.099998474121094 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | Leica Maestro series (Maestro III) | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 4.5 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | — | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 237 shots | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica M M EV1 Dng: 14 Bit, Jpg: 8 Bit 2025
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong sensor (76th percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average burst (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Leica M M EV1 Dng: 14 Bit, Jpg: 8 Bit 20250.005score per dollar
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.015score per dollar
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a1 a1 II
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
