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Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Replaced the Leica TL
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TL2 was brought out 4 years prior to the FX3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL2 grades against the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony FX3

 TL2 FX3 
Display sizing3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica TL2

 FX3 TL2 
LaunchedFebruary 2021July 2017More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1230kCrisper display (+210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony FX3

 TL2 FX3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica TL2 provides external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Compare the Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TL2 vs the FX3.

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and FX3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica TL2 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography factors
Sony FX3 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Street photography camera
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
62
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography information
Sony FX3 Travel photography information
63
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica TL2
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Leica TL2 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony FX3
 Leica TL2Sony FX3
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony FX3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4014 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 50000 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 4 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.7 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $2,195 $3,900