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Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
64
Overall
65
Leica TL2 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
65
Features
89
Overall
74

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
79
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
61
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 (1/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
63
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
lighter than competitors (483 grams)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
selfie friendly screen
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging information
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competitors (483g)
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Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Sony ZV-E1
 Leica TL2Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica TL2 Sony ZV-E1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-07-10 2023-03-29
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 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 4 195
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.7" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 483g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 570 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $2,195 $2,198