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Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72
Leica M11 front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57

Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Earlier Model is Leica M10
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 M11 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica M11 and Leica T Type 701, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Leica. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M11 was unveiled 7 years after the T Type 701 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M11 scores against the T Type 701 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica T Type 701

 M11 T Type 701 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022April 2014More modern by 95 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k1300kClearer screen (+1033k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica M11

 T Type 701 M11 
Screen sizing3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Leica M11 and Leica T Type 701

 M11 T Type 701 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M11 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Leica T Type 701 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M11 and the T Type 701.

Leica M11 vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and T Type 701 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Leica M11 vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and T Type 701.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M11 will resolve more detail having an extra 44MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger M11 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica M11 vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M11 vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M11
Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
90
you can focus manually
amazing MP (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M11 as a Street photography camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M11 Sports photography factors
Leica T Type 701 Sports photography factors
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M11 Travel photography advice
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
environment sealing
amazing MP (60MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M11 Landscape photography info
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
amazing MP (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (700 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M11 Vlogging info
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
32
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M11 and Leica T Type 701
 Leica M11Leica T Typ 701
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica M11 Leica T Typ 701
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-01-13 2014-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 9528 x 6328 4944 x 3278
Maximum native ISO 50000 12500
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 62 4
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,333k dots 1,300k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 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 700 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC-SCL7 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12s) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage UHS II type SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $8,995 $1,603