Leica TL vs Sony HX9V
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Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony HX9V
TL | HX9V | |||
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Released | November 2016 | July 2011 | More recent by 65 months | |
Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Leica TL
HX9V | TL |
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Common features in the Leica TL and Sony HX9V
TL | HX9V | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Leica TL vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and HX9V is 85 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Leica TL | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |