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Leica CL vs Sony T90

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Leica CL vs Sony T90 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Leica CL vs Sony T90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica CL versus Sony T90, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and T90 (12MP) and the CL (APS-C) and T90 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The CL was brought out 8 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CL grades against the T90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Sony T90

 CL T90 
AnnouncedNovember 2017February 2009Newer by 107 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Leica CL

 T90 CL 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Leica CL and Sony T90

 CL T90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica CL vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica CL offers outside measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CL against the T90.

Leica CL vs Sony T90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and T90 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Leica CL vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and T90.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica CL will produce greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer CL should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica CL vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Sony T90
73
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography information
Sony T90 Street photography information
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography advice
Sony T90 Sports photography advice
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/25,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography advice
Sony T90 Travel photography advice
66
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T90 as a Landscape photography camera
69
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
37
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging advice
Sony T90 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Leica CL vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Sony T90
 Leica CLSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica CL Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2017-11-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6014 x 4014 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 50000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/25000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $3,799 $259