Clicky

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Launched July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica TL2 versus Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The TL2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TL2 matches up vs the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony A6600

 TL2 A6600 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica TL2

 A6600 TL2 
RevealedAugust 2019July 2017Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony A6600

 TL2 A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 features external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check the Leica TL2 versus Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL2 against the A6600.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and A6600 is 85 and 77 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL2 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older TL2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography features
Sony A6600 Street photography features
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (810 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
63
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
84
better than average battery life (810 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography info
Sony A6600 Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
33
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Leica TL2 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony A6600
 Leica TL2Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-07-10 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
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 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 lbs) 503g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 250 images 810 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,195 $1,198