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Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Comparison

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the TL and the A6600, two Advanced Mirrorless cameras from Leica and Sony. Leica TL was introduced to the market in November 2016 and Sony A6600 was launched in August 2019. As you can see, TL is 3 years older than A6600. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Leica TL and Sony A6600 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica TL Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-11-08
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • Leica TL Mount
  • 3.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 384g. 134 x 69 x 33 mm

Sony A6600 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 503g. 120 x 67 x 59 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha a6500 Compare

Leica TL was replaced by Leica TL2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica TL2 vs Leica TL
Leica TL2 vs Sony Alpha a6600

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Leica TL and Sony A6600 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Leica TL over Sony Alpha a6600
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Size
3.7 vs 3 0.7 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.230k dots vs 922k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Weight
384 g vs 503 g 119 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 15.28µm2 50% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha a6600 over Leica TL
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 16 MP 50% more pixels
Max ISO
32.000 vs 12.500 156% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 5.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
810 shots vs 400 shots 410 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Common Strengths of Leica TL and Sony Alpha a6600
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Leica TL and Sony Alpha a6600
Leica TL vs Sony A6600: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Leica TL and Sony A6600 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica TL has external dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3″) and weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) (including batteries). Sony A6600 has external dimensions of 120 x 67 x 69 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.72″) and weighs 503 g (1.11 lb / 17.74 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Leica TL and the Sony A6600. Sony A6600 is 14mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Leica TL but it is also 36mm thicker.

Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica TL and Sony A6600 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Leica TL and Sony A6600.

Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica TL and Sony A6600 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica TL and Sony A6600.
Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica TL and Sony A6600 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica TL is significantly lighter (119g ) than the Sony A6600 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Leica TL and Sony A6600 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of the A6600, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the TL.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica TL's 3.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A6600's 3 screen.



Leica TL vs Sony A6600: Sensor Comparison

Leica TL has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony A6600 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony A6600's sensor provides 8MP more than Leica TL's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the TL and A6600 sensor size comparison.

Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica TL and Sony A6600 Cameras


Leica TL and Sony A6600 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Leica TL vs Sony A6600 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that the Sony A6600 has an advantage over the Leica TL There are 191 lenses for the Sony A6600's Sony E mount, but on the other hand, there are only 62 lenses for the Leica TL's Leica TL lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony A6600 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Leica TL doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 10 lenses for Leica TL mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Leica TL Lenses # of Sony A6600 Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 19
Standard Prime 14 34
Wideangle Zoom 5 14
Wideangle Prime 18 57
Telephoto Zoom 8 17
Telephoto Prime 7 26
SuperZoom n/a 10
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a 2
Macro Prime 2 9
Perspective Control Prime n/a 2
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 62 191

What types of Photography are Leica TL and Sony A6600 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica TL and Sony A6600 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Leica TL for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A6600 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Leica TL for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A6600 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Leica TL for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A6600 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 810 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Leica TL for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony A6600 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
384g
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
503g
Body Thickness 69mm
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Leica TL for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony A6600 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Leica TL vs Sony A6600: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Leica TL and Sony A6600, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Leica TL and Sony A6600 scores compare:

Leica TL
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #54 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #298 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Sony A6600
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #70 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Sony A6600 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica TL in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica TL. Otherwise, Sony A6600 is the better camera overall.

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Sony A6600 vs Leica TL Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica TL Sony Alpha a6600
Brand Leica Sony
Announced 2016-11-08 2019-08-28
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.7 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 370.52mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,500 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica TL Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 62 191
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.70" 3.00"
Resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.71x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 384g 503g
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm 120 x 67 x 59mm
Battery Life 400 shots 810 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 82
DxO Color Depth not tested 23.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.4
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 1497
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