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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released April 2014
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was manufactured 8 months later than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the T Type 701 grades against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony NEX-5T

 T Type 701 NEX-5T 
LaunchedApril 2014August 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k922kClearer display (+378k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica T Type 701

 NEX-5T T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-5T

 T Type 701 NEX-5T 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 features external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 vs the NEX-5T.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern T Type 701 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
69
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
77
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
32
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-5T
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica T Typ 701 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-24 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4944 x 3278 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,300 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 1082 1015
Other
Battery life 400 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,603 $400