Leica SL Typ 601 vs. Sony Alpha ZV-E1

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica SL Typ 601 and Sony Alpha ZV-E1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica SL Typ 601 vs. Sony Alpha ZV-E1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 10.4 cm 7.19 cm
Width 14.7 cm 12.1 cm
Depth 3.9 cm 5.43 cm
Weight 771 g 399 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 399 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 485 g
Body Material Milled aluminium SORPLAS
Enclosure Colour - Black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant Dust-resistant, moisture-resistant
Digital Zoom - 2x
SENSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Sensor Resolution - 12.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Exmor R CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution - 12,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 24 fps 59.94 fps
Image Stabiliser - Optical (5-axis Steady Shot)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
PROCESSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Image Processor Leica Maestro II BIONZ XR
LENS Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Sony E-mount
FOCUSING Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 759
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF -
Face Detection Yes Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.66" -
Viewfinder Resolution 4,400,000 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +2 -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
ISO (Max) - 409600
Extended ISO (Max) - 409600
Extended ISO (Min) - 40
Light Sensitivity ISO 50-50000 ISO auto (80-12800), ISO 409600, ISO 80-102400, ISO 40
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot -
Exposure Metering Zones - 1200
Exposure Modes Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority -
Special Effects - Soft Skin, Background defocus, Time Lapse, Creative Look presets
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Automatic
White Balance Presets - 2500K - 9900K
Shutter Type - Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/60sec, 1/30 sec
Exposure Range - EV -3-20 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Type - 3" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format - 1,036,800 pixels
Display Form Factor - Folding (176°) / rotating (270°)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, XAVC S, HEVC, H.265, MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC HS
Image Recording Format - JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, HEIF, RAW + HEIF
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format - Linear PCM
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo (3-Capsule directional)
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction -
MEMORY Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 128 GB -
Image Storage - 4240 x 2832
2768 x 1848
2128 x 1416
Video Capture - XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 119.88 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 100 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
XAVC HS - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 50 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 29.97 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps
RAM Installed 2 GB -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Battery Type Manufacturer-specific Sony NP-FZ100 Lithium Ion
Details (included) Sony NP-FZ100 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2280 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 570 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Video recording - 95 minutes (LCD Monitor on)
CONNECTIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Interface HDMI, USB 3.0 HDMI, USB 3.2, NFC (Near Field Communication), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, Live streaming, remote control via Bluetooth
Print Standard - Exif Print support
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.0 (8 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
USB-C 3.2 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec -
Continuous Shooting Speed 4 frames per second, 11 frames per second, 7 frames per second (8.4MP) 10 frames per second
Additional Features Histogram display, no anti-aliasing filter Built-in speaker, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), slow motion recording, auto-framing, 4:2:2 10-bit internal rercording, Lens Shading Correction, Picture Profile Preset, focus breathing compensation, 14-bit RAW, proxy recording, Framing Stabilizer, Product Showcase Setting, Multiple Face Recognition, quick motion
OTHERS Leica SL Typ 601 Sony Alpha ZV-E1
Included Accessories Carrying strap, cleaning cloth, battery charger, body cap, USB cable Body cap, wind screen, shoulder strap, shoe cap, wind screen adapter
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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