Leica SL Typ 601 vs. Leica TL2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica SL Typ 601 and Leica TL2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica SL Typ 601 vs. Leica TL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 10.4 cm 6.9 cm
Width 14.7 cm 13.4 cm
Depth 3.9 cm 3.3 cm
Weight 771 g 355 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 355 g
Camera with battery: 399 g
Body Material Milled aluminium Aluminium alloy
Enclosure Colour - Anodized silver
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant -
SENSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Sensor Resolution - 24.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels - 24,960,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution - 24,320,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 24 fps 30 fps
PROCESSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Image Processor Leica Maestro II -
LENS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Leica L
FOCUSING Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 -
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Yes Face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.66" -
Viewfinder Resolution 4,400,000 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +2 -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
ISO (Max) - 50000
Native ISO - 100-50000
Light Sensitivity ISO 50-50000 ISO auto, ISO 100-50000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, 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
Shutter Type - Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/180 sec
DISPLAY Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Type - 3.7" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format - 854 x 480
Display Form Factor - Built-in
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV -
Image Recording Format - JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo -
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction -
MEMORY Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Internal Storage - 32 GB flash
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I 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
Memory Card Max Supported Size 128 GB -
Image Storage - 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 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 120 fps
RAM Installed 2 GB -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Battery Type Manufacturer-specific Leica BP-DC13 Lithium Ion
Details (included) Leica BP-DC13 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 985 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 250 shots
CONNECTIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Interface HDMI, USB 3.0 HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.0 (8 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
USB 3.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 4 frames per second, 11 frames per second, 7 frames per second (8.4MP) 20 frames per second, 7 frames per second
Additional Features Histogram display, no anti-aliasing filter -
OTHERS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica TL2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, cleaning cloth, battery charger, body cap, USB cable Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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