Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica TL2 and Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are available at Leica TL2 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A6300
TL2 | A6300 | |||
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Revealed | July 2017 | ![]() | February 2016 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Leica TL2
A6300 | TL2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A6300
TL2 | A6300 | |||
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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).
Check the Leica TL2 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Leica TL2 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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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 |