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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R 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
  • Updated by Leica TL2
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5T
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL was launched 4 years later than the NEX-5R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL grades versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony NEX-5R

 TL NEX-5R 
RevealedNovember 2016August 2012More recent by 52 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Leica TL

 NEX-5R TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL and Sony NEX-5R

 TL NEX-5R 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica TL has 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TL versus the NEX-5R.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TL should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography details
Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography information
55
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
70
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
73
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
31
touchscreen capability
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sony NEX-5R
 Leica TLSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica TL Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-11-08 2012-08-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,009 $750