Sony NEX-5R vs Leica T (Typ 701)

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Sony NEX-5R vs Leica T (Typ 701)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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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.

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Differences

Sony NEX-5R advantages over Leica T (Typ 701)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$750 vs $1850 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
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
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica T (Typ 701) advantages over Sony NEX-5R

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T (Typ 701) test data on DxO Mark NEX-5R test data on DxO Mark

1,082 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More dots on screen
1230k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

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
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-C3

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

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Leica T (Typ 701)

Sony NEX-C3

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-5N

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-5N

Leica T (Typ 701)

Sony NEX-5N

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony NEX-5R vs Canon EOS M

Leica T (Typ 701)

Canon EOS M

$2800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

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Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sony NEX-5R

Fujifilm X-M1

$499
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Internal flash
Doesn't require an AA filter

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Leica T (Typ 701)

Fujifilm X-M1

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher-res screen

$993
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to Leica TL

Sony NEX-5R

Leica TL

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1350
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

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Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

$2800
APS-C

$1350
APS-C

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