Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2017
- Superseded the Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe TL2 was launched 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL2 matches up vs the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony NEX-5N
TL2 | NEX-5N | |||
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Introduced | July 2017 | October 2011 | Fresher by 71 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Leica TL2
NEX-5N | TL2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-5N
TL2 | NEX-5N | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has got outer 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 Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL2 and the NEX-5N.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NEX-5N is 85 and 89 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica TL2 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TL2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-07-10 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 4 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 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 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 460 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $2,195 | $550 |