Canon 1D vs Leica TL

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D and Leica TL, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and TL (16MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and TL (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was brought out 16 years before the TL which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1D scores against the TL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D & Leica TL. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery & Leica TL Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D features external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Leica TL has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D and Leica TL in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1D vs the TL.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and TL is 50 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D and TL.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica TL will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 1D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.