Canon XSi vs Leica TL2

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Canon XSi vs Leica TL2

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APS-C 328.6mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Canon XSi Review.
See real-world photos taken with the XSi.

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

Go in depth with our full Leica TL2 Review.

Succeeded by the Canon T1i
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Differences

Canon XSi advantages over Leica TL2

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.20 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

500 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
53 vs 29 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Leica TL2 advantages over Canon XSi

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
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
Thinner
33 mm vs 61 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
399g vs 539g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1230k vs 230k 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 12.2 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 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (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 1600 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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
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
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D60

Canon XSi

Nikon D60

$649
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Less shutter lag

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Nikon D60

Leica TL2

Nikon D60

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Pentax K2000

Canon XSi

Pentax K2000

$649
APS-C

More pixels
More AF points

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax K2000

Leica TL2

Pentax K2000

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$556
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL2 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Canon T1i

Canon XSi

Canon T1i

$649
APS-C

Longer stills battery life

$900
APS-C

Fast startup
HDMI out

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon T1i

Leica TL2

Canon T1i

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$900
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Canon T1i

Compared to Samsung NX500

Canon XSi

Samsung NX500

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi 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

Canon XSi

Leica TL

$649
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

Compare Canon XSi vs Leica TL

Leica TL2

Leica TL

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

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