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Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica TL2 versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very comparable but the TL2 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TL2 was released 4 years before the A7c which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL2 scores versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A7c

 TL2 A7c 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica TL2

 A7c TL2 
LaunchedSeptember 2020July 2017Newer by 38 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A7c

 TL2 A7c 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL2 vs the A7c.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and A7c.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The TL2 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged TL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Sony A7c
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (740 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Sony A7c
63
offers focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
good battery (740 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Sony A7c
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony A7c
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica TL2 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2020-09-14
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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 50000 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 4 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 740 photographs
Battery type 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
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,195 $1,800