Leica TL vs Sony A7c

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica TL versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TL (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TL was manufactured 4 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL grades against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica TL provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL vs the A7c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TL is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.