Leica TL2 vs Sony RX10

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica TL2 and Sony RX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the TL2 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL2 was revealed 3 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL2 matches up against the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TL2 and the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and RX10 is 85 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger TL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.