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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(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
Sony NEX-7
(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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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

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).

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The 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 
RevealedJuly 2017December 2011More recent by 68 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Leica TL2

 NEX-7 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed 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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica TL2
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography information
62
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Travel photography camera
63
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
good battery power (430 per charge)
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
35
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-7
 Leica TL2Sony 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