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Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we are looking at the Leica TL2 and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is very well matched but the TL2 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was announced 24 months before the fp making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TL2 scores against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sigma fp

 TL2 fp 
Display dimension3.7"3.2"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica TL2

 fp TL2 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2017Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution2100k1230kCrisper display (+870k dot)

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sigma fp

 TL2 fp 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL2 and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL2 vs the fp.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and fp is 85 and 84 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and fp.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TL2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Sigma fp
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
63
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
78
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Sigma fp
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
37
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sigma fp
 Leica TL2Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sigma
Model type Leica TL2 Sigma fp
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-07-10 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 4 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC13 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,195 $2,050