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Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is very comparable but the TL2 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TL2 was revealed 4 years after the RX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL2 grades versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony RX1

 TL2 RX1 
RevealedJuly 2017February 2013Newer by 54 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica TL2

 RX1 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony RX1

 TL2 RX1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL2 compared to the RX1.

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and RX1 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and RX1.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TL2 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The fresher TL2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography features
Sony RX1 Travel photography features
63
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 shots)
heavier than competition (482g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Leica TL2 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony RX1
 Leica TL2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-07-10 2013-02-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Available lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $2,195 $2,798