Leica CL vs Leica TL2
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Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL and Leica TL2. The complete galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Leica TL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Leica TL2
CL | TL2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Leica CL
TL2 | CL | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Leica CL and Leica TL2
CL | TL2 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | July 2017 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Leica CL vs Leica TL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and TL2 is 82 and 85 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica CL vs Leica TL2 Specifications
Leica CL | Leica TL2 | |
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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 |