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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica TL2 versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The TL2 was released 7 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL2 scores against the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony NEX-5

 TL2 NEX-5 
AnnouncedJuly 2017June 2010Fresher by 87 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Leica TL2

 NEX-5 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-5

 TL2 NEX-5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica TL2 features external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL2 versus the NEX-5.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and NEX-5 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and NEX-5.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica TL2 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TL2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5 Street photography info
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography features
63
comes with touch focus
good MP (24MP)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
68
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-5
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-07-10 2010-06-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 50000 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,195 $599