• APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Less expensive
    $700 vs $2295 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 78 mm
    Thinner
  • 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
  • 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
    11 vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12500 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Sony NEX-5T

  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Leica X (Typ 113)
Sony NEX-3N
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • More dots on screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony NEX-5T
Samsung NX1100
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
Leica X (Typ 113)
Samsung NX1100
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

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
Leica X (Typ 113)
Sony A5000
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • More dots on screen
  • $298
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Sony NEX-5T
Fujifilm X100T
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash
Leica X (Typ 113)
Fujifilm X100T
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Sony NEX-5T
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
Leica X (Typ 113)
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
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