Leica TL2 vs Sony a5100

Here, we are contrasting the Leica TL2 vs Sony a5100, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The TL2 was launched 2 years after the a5100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL2 matches up against the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica TL2 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Leica TL2 vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL2 against the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and a5100.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TL2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.