Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Released Jul 2024
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 5 months newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 17 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 6mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 21mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
D-Lux 8 is 346 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 8: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
397 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Leica D-Lux 8
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, D-Lux 8 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 1 II?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the Alpha 1 II?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 1 II?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 346 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The D-Lux 8 is $4,904 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.