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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30 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 FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T Type 701 was launched 9 years before the FX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the T Type 701 scores versus the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony FX30

 T Type 701 FX30 
Display dimensions3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Leica T Type 701

 FX30 T Type 701 
IntroducedSeptember 2022April 2014Fresher by 102 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1300kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony FX30

 T Type 701 FX30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has got outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Leica T Type 701 versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the T Type 701 versus the FX30.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and FX30 is 85 and 64 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and FX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older T Type 701 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography features
Sony FX30 Street photography features
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography info
Sony FX30 Travel photography info
69
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (570 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Sony FX30 Vlogging details
32
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
heavier than competition (646 grams)
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Sony FX30
 Leica T Typ 701Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica T Typ 701 Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-24 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4944 x 3278 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12500 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 4 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.7 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,300k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 570 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $1,603 $1,800