Sony A57 vs Leica T (Typ 701)

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Sony A57 vs Leica T (Typ 701)

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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

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Succeeded by the Leica TL
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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Leica T (Typ 701)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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

550 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
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)
Bigger JPEG buffer
25 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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 A57

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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 A57 test data on DxO Mark

1,082 vs 785 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
33 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
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

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Leica T (Typ 701)

Nikon D5100

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Leica T (Typ 701)

Sony A37

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Leica T (Typ 701)

Pentax K-5 IIs

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$497
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Sony A57

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Thinner

Compare Sony A57 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Leica T (Typ 701)

Fujifilm X-M1

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher-res screen

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

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

Compared to Leica TL

Sony A57

Leica TL

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A57 vs Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

$2800
APS-C

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive

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