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Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 116
  • Successor is Leica Q2
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 Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica Q and Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Leica. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Q (24MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the Q (Full frame) and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Q was unveiled 9 months later than the X (Typ 113) which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q matches up vs the X (Typ 113) when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 Q X (Typ 113) 
IntroducedJune 2015September 2014More recent by 9 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Leica Q

 X (Typ 113) Q 

Common features in the Leica Q and Leica X (Typ 113)

 Q X (Typ 113) 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Leica X (Typ 113) has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Q compared to the X (Typ 113).

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and X (Typ 113) is 63 and 71 respectively.

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and X (Typ 113).

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q will render more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Q should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q
Portrait photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
68
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors (640 grams)
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography highlights
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q Travel photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography features
63
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors (640 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
great battery power (350 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography highlights
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
62
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q Vlogging details
Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging details
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (640g)
28
great max aperture (f1.7)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (486g)
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Leica Q vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Leica QLeica X
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica Q Leica X
Alternative name Typ 116 Typ 113
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 50000 12500
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focus range 17cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 486 grams (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2221 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $4,300 $1,502