Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Released April 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe T Type 701 was announced 6 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the T Type 701 grades versus the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony A6100
T Type 701 | A6100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1300k | 922k | Clearer screen (+378k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Leica T Type 701
A6100 | T Type 701 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | April 2014 | More modern by 65 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony A6100
T Type 701 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has exterior dimensions 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the A6100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.
Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and A6100.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6100 to deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Leica T Typ 701 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-04-24 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 4 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,300 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 420 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC13 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,603 | $748 |