Leica
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Released Nov 2023
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 1 year newer.
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Wins
SOFORT 2
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 1,600)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 100 shots)
- ASOFORT 2 has lower Weight (320 g vs 743 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
SOFORT 2
123 × 86 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
SOFORT 2 is 13mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 39mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
SOFORT 2 is 423 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm SOFORT 2 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
SOFORT 2: 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
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 86, 44
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Leica SOFORT 2
Sony Alpha 1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, SOFORT 2 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 1 II?
SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 1 II?
SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 423 g lighter.
Do the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the SOFORT 2 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
SOFORT 2: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the SOFORT 2 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
SOFORT 2 launched at $399 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The SOFORT 2 is $6,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.