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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony NEX-C3

 TL2 NEX-C3 
ReleasedJuly 2017August 2011More modern by 72 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Leica TL2

 NEX-C3 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-C3

 TL2 NEX-C3 
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).

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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.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography factors
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
62
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica TL2
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
63
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
27
lighter than competition (225g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony NEX-C3
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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
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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