Leica CL vs. Leica TL2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Leica CL and Leica TL2. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica CL vs. Leica TL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica CL Leica TL2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 7.8 cm 6.9 cm
Width 13.1 cm 13.4 cm
Depth 4.5 cm 3.3 cm
Weight 353 g 355 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 353 g
Camera with battery: 403 g
Camera body only: 355 g
Camera with battery: 399 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, magnesium Aluminium alloy
Enclosure Colour Anodized black Anodized silver
SENSOR Leica CL Leica TL2
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 24.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 24,960,000 pixels 24,960,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,320,000 pixels 24,320,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
PROCESSOR Leica CL Leica TL2
Image Processor Maestro II -
LENS Leica CL Leica TL2
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Leica L
FOCUSING Leica CL Leica TL2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Leica CL Leica TL2
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360,000 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -
Features Auto eye sensor, EyeRes technology -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica CL Leica TL2
ISO (Max) 50000 50000
Native ISO - 100-50000
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-50000 ISO auto, ISO 100-50000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, Flash, daylight, halogen, shade Cloudy, Flash, daylight, halogen, shade
Shutter Type - Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/25000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/180 sec
DISPLAY Leica CL Leica TL2
Type 3" LCD display 3.7" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 854 x 480
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica CL Leica TL2
Digital Video Format H.264 -
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
MEMORY Leica CL Leica TL2
Internal Storage - 32 GB flash
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage DNG (RAW) 6016 x 4014
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2856
JPEG 3024 x 2016
DNG (RAW) 6016 x 4014
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2856
JPEG 3024 x 2016
Video Capture H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 120 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica CL Leica TL2
Battery Type Leica BP-DC12 Lithium Ion Leica BP-DC13 Lithium Ion
Details Leica BP-DC12 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) Leica BP-DC13 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 985 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 220 shots Photo shooting - 250 shots
CONNECTIONS Leica CL Leica TL2
Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer -
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 3.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Leica CL Leica TL2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 10 frames per second 20 frames per second, 7 frames per second
Additional Features Auto power save, histogram display, highlight point display, Gesture User Interface -
OTHERS Leica CL Leica TL2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, hot shoe cap Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable
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