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Leica TL vs Leica TL2
Leica TL
Camera summary
The Leica TL, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Nov. 8, 2016.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.4 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.0 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica TL2, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Leica TL2
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 400 shots per charge with the included BP-DC13 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Leica TL2
Camera summary
The Leica TL2, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on July 10, 2017.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica TL, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Leica TL
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 250 shots per charge with the included BP-DC13 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Connectivity |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| HDMI | No |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Nov. 8, 2016 | July 10, 2017 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Leica | Leica |
| msrp | $1,164.98 | $2,699.00 |
| model | Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| Predecessor model | Leica TL | |
| Successor model | Leica TL2 | |
Lense |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Leica L | Leica L |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 104 | 104 |
Other features |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| Battery life | 400 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery model | BP-DC13 | BP-DC13 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm | 134 x 69 x 33mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 384 grs | 399 grs |
Screen |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6016 x 4014 |
| Max native ISO | 12500 | 50000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7 mm | 23.6 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 24 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Viewfinder |
Leica TL | Leica TL2 |
| viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |