Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The TL was manufactured 6 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL matches up vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL versus the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL and NEX-5 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica TL to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer TL should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.