Leica TL vs Sony W550

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica TL versus Sony W550, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TL (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL was announced 5 years later than the W550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL grades vs the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica TL comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL versus the W550.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and W550 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and W550.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica TL will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TL provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.