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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c 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
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica T Type 701 and Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The T Type 701 was brought out 7 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T Type 701 grades vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony A7c

 T Type 701 A7c 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k922kClearer display (+378k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Leica T Type 701

 A7c T Type 701 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020April 2014More recent by 77 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony A7c

 T Type 701 A7c 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 provides physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Leica T Type 701 and Sony A7c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the A7c.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and A7c.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The T Type 701 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7c will deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older T Type 701 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7c Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
78
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography information
Sony A7c Sports photography information
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
69
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
86
great battery (740 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica T Type 701
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging info
Sony A7c Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
86
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony A7c
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4944 x 3278 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12500 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 4 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,300 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 509g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 740 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,603 $1,800