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Leica TL vs Sony A6000

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 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
  • Launched November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
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Leica TL vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica TL versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The TL was introduced 2 years after the A6000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TL scores versus the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony A6000

 TL A6000 
LaunchedNovember 2016April 2014Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Leica TL

 A6000 TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica TL and Sony A6000

 TL A6000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica TL has outside 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL compared to the A6000.

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and A6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TL should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography highlights
Sony A6000 Street photography highlights
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (344g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL
Sports photography with Sony A6000
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
70
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than others (344 grams)
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging advice
Sony A6000 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
33
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (344 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica TL vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sony A6000
 Leica TLSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica TL Sony Alpha a6000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-11-08 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 4 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,009 $548