Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 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
- Launched July 2017
- Succeeded the Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
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Let's look much closer at the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe TL2 was manufactured 5 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TL2 grades vs the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony NEX-7
| TL2 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2017 |  | December 2011 | More recent by 68 months |
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Leica TL2
| NEX-7 | TL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-7
| TL2 | NEX-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has got external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Analyze the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL2 compared to the NEX-7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and NEX-7.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TL2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
| Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
| Model | Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-07-10 | 2011-12-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 4 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 399g (0.88 lbs) | 400g (0.88 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | 430 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-DC13 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $2,195 | $699 |