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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(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
  • Launched April 2014
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The T Type 701 was introduced 2 years after the W610 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T Type 701 scores against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony W610

 T Type 701 W610 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2012More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1300k230kSharper display (+1070k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Leica T Type 701

 W610 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony W610

 T Type 701 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the T Type 701 versus the W610.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and W610 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and W610.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica T Type 701 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern T Type 701 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Sony W610
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
69
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (113g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Sony W610 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica T Type 701
Vlogging with Sony W610
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony W610
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica T Typ 701 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-24 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12500 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Available lenses 4 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,300k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 384g (0.85 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,603 $200