Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 2 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica V-Lux 2 was introduced in September 2010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica V-Lux 2 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 2
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 2 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 100 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.6
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs

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      Leica V-Lux 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Olympus SP-820UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Sony TF1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 over Leica V-Lux 2.

      Leica V-Lux 2 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.2 vs f/4.7
      Touch Screen vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Lighter 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) vs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)

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      Olympus PEN E-P1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic LX100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Fujifilm S8400W
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony NEX-5
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 460k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Leica V-Lux 2 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Leica V-Lux 2 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Leica V-Lux 2

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1.

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 2 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Leica V-Lux 2 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica V-Lux 2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. Leica V-Lux 2 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m on Leica V-Lux 2 and 3.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. Leica V-Lux 2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica V-Lux 2 body has dimensions of 124 x 80 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.15 x 3.74") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 body has dimensions of 102 x 62 x 23 mm (4.02 x 2.44 x 0.91"). Leica V-Lux 2 weighs 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      124 mm

      80 mm

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      102 mm

      62 mm

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      95 mm

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      23 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 and give them scores of 59 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      GOOD
      81
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica V-Lux 2

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


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