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Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Leica SL2 and Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was unveiled 9 years after the TX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SL2 grades vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony TX9

 SL2 TX9 
ReleasedNovember 2019July 2010Newer by 114 months
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Leica SL2

 TX9 SL2 
Display sizing3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony TX9

 SL2 TX9 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 provides exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2 and the TX9.

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and TX9 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and TX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica SL2 will provide more detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SL2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica SL2
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
88
focusing manually
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Sony TX9
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low battery (370 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
65
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (47 megapixels)
low battery (370 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
has touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery (370 shots)
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Leica SL2 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Sony TX9
 Leica SL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-11-06 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.5"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 835 gr (1.84 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $5,995 $799