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Leica TL vs Sony HX9V

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica TL vs Sony HX9V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close but the TL (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The TL was unveiled 5 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony HX9V

 TL HX9V 
ReleasedNovember 2016July 2011More recent by 65 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Leica TL

 HX9V TL 

Common features in the Leica TL and Sony HX9V

 TL HX9V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL has got physical 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL and the HX9V.

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and HX9V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The TL provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent TL provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
55
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
70
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sony HX9V
 Leica TLSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica TL Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-11-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,009 $328