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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony WX150, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very close but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was revealed 2 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T Type 701 matches up vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony WX150

 T Type 701 WX150 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2012More recent by 27 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k461kClearer display (+839k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Leica T Type 701

 WX150 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony WX150

 T Type 701 WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 has external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the T Type 701 vs the WX150.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and WX150 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and WX150.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T Type 701 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX150 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher T Type 701 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
54
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
69
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony WX150
 Leica T Typ 701Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-04-24 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4944 x 3278 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 4 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,300 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
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 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,603 $300