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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica TL2 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL2 was brought out 3 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TL2 matches up versus the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A6100

 TL2 A6100 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Leica TL2

 A6100 TL2 
LaunchedAugust 2019July 2017Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A6100

 TL2 A6100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 has physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TL2 and the A6100.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and A6100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6100 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography details
Sony A6100 Sports photography details
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
75
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
Sony A6100 Travel photography advice
63
features focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
Sony A6100 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica TL2
Vlogging with Sony A6100
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony A6100
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-07-10 2019-08-28
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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 420 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $2,195 $748