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Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
Photography Glossary

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Leica TL2 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the TL2 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The TL2 was announced 6 years prior to the FX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TL2 scores vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony FX30

 TL2 FX30 
Screen size3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Leica TL2

 FX30 TL2 
ReleasedSeptember 2022July 2017More recent by 63 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1230kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony FX30

 TL2 FX30 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica TL2 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Leica TL2 and Sony FX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL2 vs the FX30.

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL2 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TL2 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony FX30 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TL2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
84
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography highlights
Sony FX30 Street photography highlights
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
62
silent mode (1/40,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography info
Sony FX30 Travel photography info
63
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
great battery power (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
Sony FX30 Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (570 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Leica TL2 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony FX30
 Leica TL2Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica TL2 Sony FX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-07-10 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4014 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 50000 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 4 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.7" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 570 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $2,195 $1,800