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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica T Type 701 and Sony ZV-E1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The T Type 701 was announced 10 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T Type 701 scores versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony ZV-E1

 T Type 701 ZV-E1 
Display dimensions3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1037kSharper display (+263k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica T Type 701

 ZV-E1 T Type 701 
AnnouncedMarch 2023April 2014More modern by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony ZV-E1

 T Type 701 ZV-E1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 provides outside measurements 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 ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 and Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T Type 701 vs the ZV-E1.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and ZV-E1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and ZV-E1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica T Type 701 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography details
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (483 grams)
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
71
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed