• APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500

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Differences

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

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Less expensive
    $700 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-5T

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 330 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher-res screen
    410k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • 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-3N

Sony NEX-5T
Sony NEX-3N
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Leica T (Typ 701)
Sony NEX-3N
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T
Samsung NX1100
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Samsung NX1100

Leica T (Typ 701)
Samsung NX1100
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sony NEX-5T
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs 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

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T
Sony A5000
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A5000

Leica T (Typ 701)
Sony A5000
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher-res screen
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Sony A5000

Compared to Leica TL

Sony NEX-5T
Leica TL
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)
Leica TL
  • $2800
  • APS-C
  • $1350
  • APS-C

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Leica TL

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