Leica T Type 701 vs Sony a5000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony a5000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was manufactured 4 months later than the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the T Type 701 scores versus the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica T Typ 701 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 provides 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the T Type 701 and the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and a5000.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony a5000 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.