Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2017
- Earlier Model is Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The TL2 was brought out 3 years later than the NEX-5T and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL2 grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony NEX-5T
TL2 | NEX-5T | |||
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Revealed | July 2017 | ![]() | August 2013 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica TL2
NEX-5T | TL2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-5T
TL2 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 provides 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) and the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TL2 vs the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica TL2 to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TL2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-07-10 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 4 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $2,195 | $400 |