Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1
85 Imaging
68 Features
64 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL2 & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica TL2 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Sony ZV-E1
TL2 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica TL2
ZV-E1 | TL2 | |||
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Revealed | March 2023 | ![]() | July 2017 | More recent by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica TL2 and Sony ZV-E1
TL2 | ZV-E1 | |||
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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).
Check the Leica TL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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