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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300

Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica TL2 and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL2 was released 18 months later than the A6300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TL2 scores versus the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A6300

 TL2 A6300 
RevealedJuly 2017February 2016Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k922kSharper screen (+308k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Leica TL2

 A6300 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A6300

 TL2 A6300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL2 against the A6300.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and A6300 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and A6300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TL2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography details
Sony A6300 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica TL2
Street photography with Sony A6300
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6300 Sports photography highlights
62
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
74
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography info
Sony A6300 Travel photography info
63
provides touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
76
weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography details
Sony A6300 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging info
Sony A6300 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
35
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony A6300
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica TL2 Sony Alpha a6300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-07-10 2016-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 4 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
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 speed 7.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 404 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 250 images 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,195 $889