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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The TL was manufactured 3 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TL grades versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TL NEX-5T 
AnnouncedNovember 2016August 2013Fresher by 39 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

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

 NEX-5T TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 TL NEX-5T 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica TL has got external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL versus the NEX-5T.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.

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

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and NEX-5T.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TL is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
55
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
70
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
77
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sony NEX-5T
 Leica TLSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-11-08 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,009 $400