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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Released April 2014
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica T Type 701, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the T Type 701 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released at a similar time to the T Type 701 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the T Type 701 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Leica T Type 701

 Fujifilm X-T1 T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 T Type 701 Fujifilm X-T1 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1040kSharper display (+260k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica T Type 701

 Fujifilm X-T1 T Type 701 
ReleasedApril 2014April 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Leica T Type 701 has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica T Type 701 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the T Type 701.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and T Type 701 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and T Type 701.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography information
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography info
Leica T Type 701 Street photography info
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Leica T Type 701 Sports photography advice
66
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography information
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography information
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica T Type 701
 Fujifilm X-T1Leica T Typ 701
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Leica T Typ 701
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-14 2014-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4944 x 3278
Highest native ISO 6400 12500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,300 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e 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 sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,300 $1,603