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Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

Leica TL2

Camera summary

The Leica TL2, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on July 10, 2017.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

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

3840 x 2160

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

BP-DC13

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.

Leica TL

Leica TL

Camera summary

The Leica TL, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Nov. 8, 2016.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.0 out of 5 stars

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

1920 x 1080

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

BP-DC13

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.

Autofocus specs

Leica TL2 Leica TL
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 TL2 Leica TL
HDMI
Yes
No
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 TL2 Leica TL
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Leica TL2 Leica TL
AKA - -
announced July 10, 2017 Nov. 8, 2016
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Leica Leica
msrp $2,699.00 $1,164.98
model Leica TL2 Leica TL
Predecessor model Leica TL
Successor model Leica TL2

Lense

Leica TL2 Leica TL
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 TL2 Leica TL
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 TL2 Leica TL
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 7.0 fps 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Leica TL2 Leica TL
Battery life 250 shots 400 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 399 grs 384 grs

Screen

Leica TL2 Leica TL
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Leica TL2 Leica TL
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 6016 x 4014 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 50000 12500
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 24 16
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Leica TL2 Leica TL
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)

Viewfinder

Leica TL2 Leica TL
viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder