Leica TL vs Sony FX30
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Leica TL vs Sony FX30 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
- Launched November 2016
- New Model is Leica TL2
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Revealed September 2022
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Lets look more closely at the Leica TL vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TL was released 6 years earlier than the FX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TL scores versus the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Sony FX30
| TL | FX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.7" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Leica TL
| FX30 | TL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2022 |  | November 2016 | More modern by 71 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1230k | Clearer screen (+1130k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica TL and Sony FX30
| TL | FX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica TL comes with external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL compared to the FX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.
Leica TL vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL and FX30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony FX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica TL vs Sony FX30 Specifications
| Leica TL | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica TL | Sony FX30 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-11-08 | 2022-09-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 26MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Highest native ISO | 12500 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 4 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display size | 3.7 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 2,360k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 570 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC13 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Retail pricing | $1,009 | $1,800 |