Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was brought out 2 years after the NEX-C3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T Type 701 scores vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 comes with 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) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and NEX-C3 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent T Type 701 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.