Leica TL vs Sony NEX-6
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Released November 2016
- Successor is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Replacement is Sony A6000
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe TL was unveiled 3 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL matches up versus the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony NEX-6
| TL | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2016 |  | March 2013 | Fresher by 45 months |
| Display dimension | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Leica TL
| NEX-6 | TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica TL and Sony NEX-6
| TL | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica TL vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica TL enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL compared to the NEX-6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.
Leica TL vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and NEX-6.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TL is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Leica TL | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica TL | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-11-08 | 2013-03-25 |
| 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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 4 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC13 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | 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 |
| Retail pricing | $1,009 | $365 |
