Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1
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Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Revealed November 2019
- Earlier Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Leica SL2 versus Sony TX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SL2 was unveiled 10 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL2 grades versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony TX1
SL2 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | November 2019 | August 2009 | Newer by 125 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Leica SL2
TX1 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony TX1
SL2 | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 has outside measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL2 versus the TX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and TX1 is 57 and 96 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and TX1.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica SL2 will offer you more detail having an extra 37MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica SL2 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica SL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-11-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1800 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 835g (1.84 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 370 pictures | - |
Battery type | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $5,995 | $350 |