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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Released July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica TL2 and Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The TL2 was revealed 3 years later than the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL2 matches up vs the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A6000

 TL2 A6000 
LaunchedJuly 2017April 2014Fresher by 40 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Leica TL2

 A6000 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A6000

 TL2 A6000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL2 compared to the A6000.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and A6000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TL2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography factors
Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
62
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
73
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
63
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
Sony A6000 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Sony A6000 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
33
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (344g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony A6000
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,195 $548