Leica T (Typ 701) vs Fujifilm X70

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Leica T (Typ 701) vs Fujifilm X70

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica T (Typ 701) Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X70 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Leica TL
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Differences

Leica T (Typ 701) advantages over Fujifilm X70

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 44 mm
Thinner

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Leica T (Typ 701)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Leica T (Typ 701)

Nikon Coolpix A

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Leica T (Typ 701)

Fujifilm X-M1

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher-res screen

$993
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica T (Typ 701)

Samsung NX3000

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X70

Samsung NX3000

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

NFC
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Leica T (Typ 701)

Ricoh GR II

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Longer stills battery life

$538
APS-C

Integrated ND filter
Higher max flash sync

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

$2800
APS-C

$1350
APS-C

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Leica TL

Fujifilm X70

Leica TL

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1350
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

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