Canon M vs Leica T Type 701
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Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Revealed April 2014

Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon M vs Leica T Type 701, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the T Type 701 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M was introduced 21 months earlier than the T Type 701 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M matches up versus the T Type 701 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Leica T Typ 701. The whole galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Leica T Type 701 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica T Type 701
M | T Type 701 |
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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Canon M
T Type 701 | M | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M and Leica T Type 701
M | T Type 701 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica T Type 701 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M vs the T Type 701.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M and T Type 701 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and T Type 701.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon M to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon M vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Leica T Typ 701 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS M | Leica T Typ 701 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-07-23 | 2014-04-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4944 x 3278 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 23 | 4 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,300 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 lb) | 384g (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 827 | 1082 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 400 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $510 | $1,603 |