Leica TL2 vs Nikon B500

Here is a extended comparison of the Leica TL2 vs Nikon B500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and B500 (16MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and B500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TL2 was introduced 17 months later than the B500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TL2 scores against the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 features outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TL2 compared to the B500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and B500 is 85 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and B500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TL2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica TL2 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TL2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.