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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2018
Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Leica. The resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the X (Typ 113) (16MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was released 4 years later than the X (Typ 113) and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-Lux 7 grades against the X (Typ 113) in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 D-Lux 7 X (Typ 113) 
IntroducedNovember 2018September 2014Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution1240k920kClearer display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Leica D-Lux 7

 X (Typ 113) D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X (Typ 113)

 D-Lux 7 X (Typ 113) 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 features outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Leica X (Typ 113) has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the X (Typ 113).

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and X (Typ 113) is 81 and 71 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and X (Typ 113).

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica D-Lux 7 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography details
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
68
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography features
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (486g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography information
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography features
78
good battery life (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
good battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography advice
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
62
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 7
Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
37
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
28
great max aperture (f1.7)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than competitors (486g)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Leica D-Lux 7Leica X
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Leica X
Also called - Typ 113
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-20 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12500
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 486 grams (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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