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Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57

Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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
  • Announced April 2014
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Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The CL was brought out 3 years later than the T Type 701 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the CL grades against the T Type 701 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Leica T Type 701

 CL T Type 701 
AnnouncedNovember 2017April 2014Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica CL

 T Type 701 CL 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k1040kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Leica CL and Leica T Type 701

 CL T Type 701 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica CL has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica T Type 701 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the CL compared to the T Type 701.

Leica CL vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and T Type 701 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Leica CL vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and T Type 701.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica CL to give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern CL provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography highlights
72
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography features
Leica T Type 701 Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica CL
Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/25,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography features
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography features
66
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (220 shots)
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
32
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Leica CL vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Leica T Type 701
 Leica CLLeica T Typ 701
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica CL Leica T Typ 701
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-21 2014-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6014 x 4014 4944 x 3278
Highest native ISO 50000 12500
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 30 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,300k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 lbs) 384g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $3,799 $1,603