Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony FX3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was introduced 7 years before the FX3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony FX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 and the FX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and FX3.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica T Type 701 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.