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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Announced April 2014
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The T Type 701 was introduced 15 months after the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T Type 701 scores vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony NEX-3N

 T Type 701 NEX-3N 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2013Newer by 15 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k460kSharper screen (+840k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Leica T Type 701

 NEX-3N T Type 701 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-3N

 T Type 701 NEX-3N 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 against the NEX-3N.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and NEX-3N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and NEX-3N.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern T Type 701 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
69
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (480 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
69
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
32
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-3N
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica T Typ 701 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-24 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4944 x 3278 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 16000
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 4 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,300 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 1082 1067
Other
Battery life 400 shots 480 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,603 $399