Sony DSLR-A200 vs Leica TL2

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Sony DSLR-A200 vs Leica TL2

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A200 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 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

750 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

Leica TL2 advantages over Sony DSLR-A200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
399g vs 625g
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 10.2 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 2.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
29 vs 8 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 3200 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 panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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 Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Pentax K200D

Leica TL2

Pentax K200D

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL2 vs Pentax K200D

Compared to Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D60

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 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 Sony DSLR-A300

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony DSLR-A300

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Leica TL2

Sony DSLR-A300

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$563
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL2 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Samsung NX500

Sony DSLR-A200

Samsung NX500

$470
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 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 DSLR-A200

Leica TL

$470
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 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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