Canon R vs Leica T Type 701

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon R and Leica T Type 701, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The R was unveiled 4 years after the T Type 701 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R grades versus the T Type 701 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R & Leica T Typ 701. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Leica T Type 701 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R provides exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Leica T Type 701 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R and the T Type 701.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and T Type 701 is 62 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R and T Type 701.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R will offer you extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger R should have an advantage in sensor tech.