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14 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Leica Sofort. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the glare and durability. The portability and usability also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the image quality and memory.
design, usability, portability, durability, glare
price, memory, image quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Leica Sofort is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)
The Leica Sofort is arguably the most underfeatured and overpriced camera on the market. And yet I can't help but love it.
The Leica Sofort looks great and it's perfect for taking instant snaps at house parties.
You can get the same features from instant cameras that cost a quarter of the price.
If you can stomach the cost, the Leica Sofort is a beautiful way to explore the fun of instant photography.
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)
The Leica Sofort is a new instant film camera. Numerous modes and options are available on the camera, as well as creative programmes for multiple and timed exposures. For easier ‘selfies', the Leica Sofort features a rectangular mirror on the front,...
The promise of life long memories in an instant is a powerful draw – and the Leica Sofort is one of the best looking instant cameras out there – alongside its Fujifilm Mini 90 near twin. It certainly has the requisite 1970s/80s charm, even if, and our...
Expert review by : Amy Davies (trustedreviews.com)
The Leica SOFORT is the first instant camera from the long-respected brand. You can buy Leica film for it, but it's also compatible with the relatively easy to find Instax mini format film.
Expert review by (t3.com)
The Leica Sofort 2 is a really brilliant hybrid instant camera – and it's the cheapest way to get some Leica in your life!
Exceptional app ; Effortless to use ; Some useful effects ; Stylish
Price ; Most effects won't be used
The Leica Sofort 2 is a great option for a lot of different users. Whether you want a top hybrid instant camera, an affordable Leica, or just a stylish point and shoot, this camera has an awful lot to offer.
Expert review by (t3.com)
Leica's instant camera is an instant success in our eyes, although, it's a little pricey...
Amazing retro design ; Simple to use ; Cheapest entry to Leica brand
Still expensive ; Could be a novelty? ; Prints are small
Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com.au)
The Leica Sofort is arguably the most underfeatured and overpriced camera on the market. And yet I can't help but love it.
The Leica Sofort looks great and it's perfect for taking instant snaps at house parties.
You can get the same features from instant cameras that cost a quarter of the price.
If you can stomach the cost, the Leica Sofort is a beautiful way to explore the fun of instant photography.
Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)
The Leica Sofort is arguably the most underfeatured and overpriced camera on the market. And yet I can't help but love it.
The Leica Sofort looks great and it's perfect for taking instant snaps at house parties.
You can get the same features from instant cameras that cost a quarter of the price.
If you can stomach the cost, the Leica Sofort is a beautiful way to explore the fun of instant photography.
Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)
The SOFORT is an instant camera that features the famous Leica badge but is the Leica price tag really worth it? We find out.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
good communication
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
I love the look. Simple to use.
Picture quality is nowhere near as good as the Instax Mini 90 NEO. I was surprised by this - thought Leica would do better.