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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Released July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica TL2 and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The TL2 was unveiled 18 months prior to the A6400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TL2 grades against the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A6400

 TL2 A6400 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k922kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Leica TL2

 A6400 TL2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019July 2017Fresher by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A6400

 TL2 A6400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL2 and the A6400.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and A6400.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography features
Sony A6400 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography details
Sony A6400 Street photography details
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica TL2
Sports photography with Sony A6400
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
63
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
87
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
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Leica TL2 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony A6400
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica TL2 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 4 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
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 speed 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 399g (0.88 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,195 $898