Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-3

Let's look much closer at the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL2 was brought out 7 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL2 matches up vs the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica TL2 offers physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL2 vs the NEX-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and NEX-3 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and NEX-3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica TL2 to result in greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent TL2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.