Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1
85 Imaging
58 Features
56 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Sony ZV-E1
T Type 701 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+263k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica T Type 701
ZV-E1 | T Type 701 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | March 2023 | ![]() | April 2014 | More modern by 108 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Sony ZV-E1
T Type 701 | ZV-E1 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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