Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Launched July 2017
- Replaced the Leica TL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Released August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Updated by Sony NEX-F3
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe TL2 was manufactured 5 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TL2 matches up against the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica TL2 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony NEX-C3
TL2 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Released | July 2017 | August 2011 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Leica TL2
NEX-C3 | TL2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-C3
TL2 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 provides external measurements 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-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL2 compared to the NEX-C3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and NEX-C3.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica TL2 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TL2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-07-10 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4014 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 4 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 pounds) | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,195 | $343 |