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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released October 2020
Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 113
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was unveiled 6 years later than the X (Typ 113) and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Q2 Monochrom grades versus the X (Typ 113) in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 Q2 Monochrom X (Typ 113) 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2014More recent by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 X (Typ 113) Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica X (Typ 113)

 Q2 Monochrom X (Typ 113) 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom offers physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Leica X (Typ 113) has dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the X (Typ 113).

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and X (Typ 113) is 60 and 71 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and X (Typ 113).

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will show extra detail having an extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Q2 Monochrom provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography info
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography info
88
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
68
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (100,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others in class (734g)
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (486 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography info
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography info
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography highlights
66
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent resolution (47MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (734g)
display is not selfie friendly
62
great battery pack (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (486g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography advice
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (100,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging advice
Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging advice
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (734 grams)
28
very good max aperture (f1.7)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (486g)
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Leica Q2 MonochromLeica X
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Leica X
Also called as - Typ 113
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-11 2014-09-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 47 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 8368 x 5584 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 100000 12500
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focus distance 17cm 20cm
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 gr (1.62 lb) 486 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $5,995 $1,502