Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2
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Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Succeeded the Canon M50
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Launched July 2017
- Succeeded the Leica TL
Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon M50 II versus Leica TL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe M50 II was released 3 years later than the TL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M50 II scores versus the TL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Leica TL2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Leica TL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Leica TL2
M50 II | TL2 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | July 2017 | More recent by 40 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M50 II
TL2 | M50 II | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Leica TL2
M50 II | TL2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II offers outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Canon M50 II versus Leica TL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M50 II versus the TL2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and TL2 is 79 and 85 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and TL2.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern M50 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M50 II vs Leica TL2 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Leica TL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Leica TL2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2017-07-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4014 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 50000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 23 | 4 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/40000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 pounds) | 399g (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 305 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $599 | $2,195 |