Leica T Type 701 vs Sony ZV-E1

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.

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.

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.

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.