Leica TL vs Nikon A900

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica TL and Nikon A900, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TL (APS-C) and A900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL was brought out 9 months after the A900 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL grades vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL & Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica TL and Nikon A900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TL and the A900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and A900 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and A900.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon A900 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TL is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.