Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701
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![Leica M Typ 262 front Leica M Typ 262 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Typ-262/Leica-M-Typ-262-front.jpg)
![Leica T Typ 701 front Leica T Typ 701 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-T-Typ-701/Leica-T--Type-701-front.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched November 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 262
(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
- Revealed April 2014
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Leica T Type 701, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
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The M Typ 262 was brought out 20 months after the T Type 701 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 262 scores against the T Type 701 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 and Leica T Typ 701. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Leica T Type 701 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Leica T Type 701
M Typ 262 | T Type 701 | |||
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Revealed | November 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica M Typ 262
T Type 701 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+379k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Leica T Type 701
M Typ 262 | T Type 701 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica T Type 701 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Leica T Type 701 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 against the T Type 701.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 size comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Leica-T-Typ-701-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and T Type 701 is 77 and 85 respectively.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Leica-T-Typ-701-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and T Type 701.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Leica-T-Typ-701-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-262-vs-Leica-T-Typ-701-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Leica T Typ 701 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Leica T Typ 701 |
Also called as | Typ 262 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-11-19 | 2014-04-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4944 x 3278 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12500 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 59 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,300 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | - | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $5,069 | $1,603 |