Leica TL vs Sony RX1

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica TL versus Sony RX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TL (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL was manufactured 3 years later than the RX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TL grades against the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL comes with 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 RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL against the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and RX1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TL is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.