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Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed April 2014
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Updated by Leica X2
Photography Glossary

Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica T Type 701 and Leica X1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Leica. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and X1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was announced 4 years later than the X1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the T Type 701 scores versus the X1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica X1

 T Type 701 X1 
LaunchedApril 2014December 2009More recent by 53 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1300k230kClearer display (+1070k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Leica T Type 701

 X1 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Leica X1

 T Type 701 X1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 has physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Leica X1 has sizing of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the T Type 701 vs the X1.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and X1 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and X1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica T Type 701 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern T Type 701 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography factors
Leica X1 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (306 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography details
Leica X1 Sports photography details
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography highlights
Leica X1 Travel photography highlights
69
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than competition (306g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Leica X1 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
44
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging factors
Leica X1 Vlogging factors
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Leica T Type 701 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Leica X1
 Leica T Typ 701Leica X1
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica T Typ 701 Leica X1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-24 2009-12-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4944 x 3278 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 30cm
Available lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,300 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 306 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,603 $1,495