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Leica TL vs Nikon B600

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica TL and Nikon B600, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TL (APS-C) and B600 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL was launched 3 years prior to the B600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TL scores vs the B600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Nikon B600

 TL B600 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k921kClearer display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Leica TL

 B600 TL 
RevealedJanuary 2019November 2016Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Leica TL and Nikon B600

 TL B600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica TL comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL compared to the B600.

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and B600 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and B600.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged TL is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography advice
Nikon B600 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography advice
Nikon B600 Sports photography advice
55
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL
Travel photography with Nikon B600
70
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography factors
Nikon B600 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (280 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL
Vlogging with Nikon B600
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
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Leica TL vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Nikon B600
 Leica TLNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica TL Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-11-08 2019-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 400 photographs 280 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,009 $297