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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the T Type 701 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 14 months before the T Type 701 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the T Type 701 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Leica T Type 701

 Fujifilm X-E1 T Type 701 

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 T Type 701 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2013Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution1300k460kSharper display (+840k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica T Type 701

 Fujifilm X-E1 T Type 701 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 features physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica T Type 701 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the T Type 701.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and T Type 701 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and T Type 701.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography information
Leica T Type 701 Street photography information
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography info
Leica T Type 701 Sports photography info
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography highlights
68
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging factors
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging factors
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica T Type 701
 Fujifilm X-E1Leica T Typ 701
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Leica T Typ 701
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2014-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4944 x 3278
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,300k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 384 grams (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1082
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $1,603