Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to look more closely at the Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was introduced 2 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T Type 701 grades against the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 comes with outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the T Type 701 against the NEX-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and NEX-7 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and NEX-7.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer T Type 701 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.