Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1
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Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2017
- Succeeded the Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica TL2 versus Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TL2 was introduced 8 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL2 grades versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony TX1
TL2 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2017 | August 2009 | Newer by 97 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Leica TL2
TX1 | TL2 |
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Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony TX1
TL2 | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Leica TL2 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL2 against the TX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and TX1 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and TX1.
To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TL2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica TL2 will give you more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica TL2 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica TL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2017-07-10 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Number of lenses | 4 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1250s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 grams (0.88 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $2,195 | $350 |