Sony NEX-C3 vs Leica TL2

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Sony NEX-C3 vs Leica TL2

APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Sony NEX-C3 advantages over Leica TL2

Bigger pixels
~ 4.76 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Leica TL2 advantages over Sony NEX-C3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
7 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1230k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
29 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Very small body, refined build. Large sensor for good light gathering. Various low-light shooting modes to improve results. HD video mode with real-time autofocus.
Menu-driven interface is sometimes confusing, making quickly finding what you want difficult. Camera may be too small for some.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5N

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Leica TL2

Sony NEX-5N

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX200

Leica TL2

Samsung NX200

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$600
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX200

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5R

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Leica TL2

Sony NEX-5R

$2495
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

$499
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Samsung NX500

Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX500

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Leica TL

Sony NEX-C3

Leica TL

$559
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Leica TL

Leica TL2

Leica TL

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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