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Leica CL vs Leica TL2

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Photography Glossary

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Leica CL vs Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Leica. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The CL was launched 5 months later than the TL2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CL matches up vs the TL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Leica TL2

 CL TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica CL

 TL2 CL 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Leica CL and Leica TL2

 CL TL2 
RevealedNovember 2017July 2017Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica CL offers external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CL versus the TL2.

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and TL2 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and TL2.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
73
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica CL
Street photography with Leica TL2
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography factors
Leica TL2 Sports photography factors
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Leica TL2
66
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
includes touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography info
Leica TL2 Landscape photography info
69
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Leica TL2
 Leica CLLeica TL2
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica CL Leica TL2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-21 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6014 x 4014 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 50000 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Leica L Leica L
Number of lenses 30 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 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 220 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $3,799 $2,195