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Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Alternate Name is Type No. 4889
  • Replaced the Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica Q2 and Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Leica. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 was manufactured 4 years later than the X (Typ 113) and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Q2 scores vs the X (Typ 113) for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Q2 X (Typ 113) 
RevealedMarch 2019September 2014More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 X (Typ 113) Q2 

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

 Q2 X (Typ 113) 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 has outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Leica X (Typ 113) has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Q2 versus the X (Typ 113).

Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and X (Typ 113) is 61 and 71 respectively.

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

Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and X (Typ 113).

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern Q2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography details
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography details
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
68
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Street photography details
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than others in class (718 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (486g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography information
78
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2
Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
70
great battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
great max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (718 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2
Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
80
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
62
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2
Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (718g)
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
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Leica Q2 vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Leica Q2Leica X
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica Q2 Leica X
Also Known as Type No. 4889 Typ 113
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-03-07 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 50000 12500
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focus distance 17cm 20cm
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718 gr (1.58 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 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $4,985 $1,502