Leica TL vs Sony HX1

Its time to look more closely at the Leica TL vs Sony HX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TL (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TL (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The TL was introduced 7 years after the HX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL grades vs the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica TL features outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Leica TL vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TL and the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and HX1 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and HX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TL using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica TL will give more detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TL will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.