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Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57

Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Refreshed by Canon T8i
Leica T Type 701
(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
  • Introduced April 2014
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Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon T7i and Leica T Type 701, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7i was unveiled 2 years later than the T Type 701 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the T7i grades vs the T Type 701 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Leica T Type 701

 T7i T Type 701 
IntroducedFebruary 2017April 2014Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Canon T7i

 T Type 701 T7i 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k1040kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Leica T Type 701

 T7i T Type 701 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T7i enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Leica T Type 701 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T7i and Leica T Type 701 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i and the T Type 701.

Canon T7i vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and T Type 701 is 67 and 85 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and T Type 701.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon T7i to result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent T7i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Leica T Type 701
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography factors
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
69
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Canon T7i vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Leica T Type 701
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iLeica T Typ 701
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Leica T Typ 701
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2014-04-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4944 x 3278
Highest native ISO 25600 12500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Leica L
Total lenses 326 4
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,300k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1082
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $749 $1,603