Leica TL vs Canon 90D

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Leica TL vs Canon 90D

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon 90D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 90D in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Canon 90D

Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
33 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon 90D advantages over Leica TL

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
57 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

$1350
APS-C

$2800
APS-C

Compare Leica TL vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Canon 90D

Leica T (Typ 701)

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$2800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Canon 90D vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Canon 90D

Samsung NX3000

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$950
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 90D vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon 80D

Leica TL

Canon 80D

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica TL vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1099
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Leica TL

Nikon D7500

$1350
APS-C

Thinner
Higher-res screen

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica TL vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Leica TL2

Canon 90D

Leica TL2

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Leica TL2

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