Leica M9 vs Leica TL2
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Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Introduced September 2009
- Newer Model is Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Announced July 2017
- Superseded the Leica TL
Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica M9 vs Leica TL2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe M9 was unveiled 8 years before the TL2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M9 grades versus the TL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Leica TL2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery & Leica TL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica TL2
M9 | TL2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica M9
TL2 | M9 | |||
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Announced | July 2017 | September 2009 | Newer by 95 months | |
Display sizing | 3.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Leica TL2
M9 | TL2 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 comes with exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M9 and the TL2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M9 and TL2 is 79 and 85 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and TL2.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M9 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica TL2 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M9 vs Leica TL2 Specifications
Leica M9 | Leica TL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M9 | Leica TL2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-09-09 | 2017-07-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6016 x 4014 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 50000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 59 | 4 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/40000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lb) | 399 gr (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,750 | $2,195 |