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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Announced April 2014
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
Photography Glossary

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was brought out 14 months later than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T Type 701 grades against the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony NEX-6

 T Type 701 NEX-6 
LaunchedApril 2014March 2013More recent by 14 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k921kCrisper display (+379k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Leica T Type 701

 NEX-6 T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-6

 T Type 701 NEX-6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 versus the NEX-6.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger T Type 701 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 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-6
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography information
Sony NEX-6 Street photography information
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography details
54
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
69
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
75
lighter than average (345g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (345 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-6
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-24 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4944 x 3278 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 4 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,300k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1082 1018
Other
Battery life 400 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
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 $365