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Leica TL vs Sony FX3

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59
Leica TL front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 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
  • Replacement is Leica TL2
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Leica TL vs Sony FX3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica TL vs Sony FX3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL was revealed 5 years before the FX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL scores against the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony FX3

 TL FX3 
Screen size3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica TL

 FX3 TL 
ReleasedFebruary 2021November 2016More modern by 52 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1230kClearer screen (+210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL and Sony FX3

 TL FX3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica TL features 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 FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL vs the FX3.

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL and FX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica TL will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TL is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL Portrait photography features
Sony FX3 Portrait photography features
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL Street photography features
Sony FX3 Street photography features
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (600 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL Travel photography details
Sony FX3 Travel photography details
70
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery life (600 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX3 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL Vlogging information
Sony FX3 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
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Leica TL vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL and Sony FX3
 Leica TLSony FX3
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica TL Sony FX3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-11-08 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12500 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 4 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 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) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 716 grams (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 400 shots 600 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $1,009 $3,900