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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was brought out 21 months later than the NEX-F3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T Type 701 grades vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony NEX-F3

 T Type 701 NEX-F3 
IntroducedApril 2014August 2012More recent by 21 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k920kClearer display (+380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Leica T Type 701

 NEX-F3 T Type 701 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-F3

 T Type 701 NEX-F3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 features exterior 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-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the T Type 701 and the NEX-F3.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and NEX-F3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and NEX-F3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher T Type 701 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography features
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography features
54
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
69
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
69
great battery life (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony NEX-F3
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica T Typ 701 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-24 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 370.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12500 16000
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 4 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,300 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) -
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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.3
DXO Low light score 1082 1114
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,603 $470