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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Leica TL
(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
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL was brought out 5 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL scores versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony NEX-C3

 TL NEX-C3 
ReleasedNovember 2016August 2011Newer by 64 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Leica TL

 NEX-C3 TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica TL and Sony NEX-C3

 TL NEX-C3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica TL offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Leica TL versus Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL against the NEX-C3.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TL is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography factors
55
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography information
70
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (225g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging factors
33
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
27
lighter than competitors (225g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Leica TL vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sony NEX-C3
 Leica TLSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica TL Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-11-08 2011-08-22
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 384g (0.85 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 400 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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