Leica T Type 701 vs Sony a5100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica T Type 701 vs Sony a5100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 3 months before the a5100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T Type 701 scores against the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and a5100.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony a5100 to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.