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Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Announced July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL2 scores versus the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony ZV-E1

 TL2 ZV-E1 
Screen size3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1037kSharper screen (+193k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica TL2

 ZV-E1 TL2 
RevealedMarch 2023July 2017More recent by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony ZV-E1

 TL2 ZV-E1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica TL2 features external 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 ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TL2 vs the ZV-E1.

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL2 and ZV-E1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL2 and ZV-E1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TL2 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica TL2 will render extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (483g)
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography advice
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low