Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Successor is Sony NEX-5R
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The T Type 701 was released 2 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the T Type 701 grades against the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony NEX-5N
T Type 701 | NEX-5N | |||
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Released | April 2014 | October 2011 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1300k | 920k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Leica T Type 701
NEX-5N | T Type 701 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-5N
T Type 701 | NEX-5N | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony NEX-5N in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the T Type 701 vs the NEX-5N.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and NEX-5N is 85 and 89 respectively.
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer T Type 701 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica T Typ 701 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-24 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,300k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
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, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 384g (0.85 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 1082 | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 460 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC13 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,603 | $550 |