Leica M11 vs Leica T Type 701

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 & Leica T Typ 701. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Leica T Type 701 Gallery.

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.

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

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.