Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario
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Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Alternative Name is Typ 113
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Leica X2
Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Leica X-U versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. The resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe X-U was announced 2 years later than the X Vario and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-U scores vs the X Vario for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U & Leica X Vario. The whole galleries are available at Leica X-U Gallery & Leica X Vario Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Leica X Vario
X-U | X Vario | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | June 2013 | More recent by 32 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Leica X-U
X Vario | X-U |
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Common features in the Leica X-U and Leica X Vario
X-U | X Vario | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica X-U provides outer dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) while the Leica X Vario has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Analyze the Leica X-U versus Leica X Vario in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-U and the X Vario.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-U and X Vario is 64 and 62 respectively.
Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-U and X Vario.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher X-U should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Specifications
Leica X-U | Leica X Vario | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Leica |
Model | Leica X-U | Leica X Vario |
Also Known as | Typ 113 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-20 | 2013-06-11 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4928 x 3272 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 12500 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 28-70mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-16.0 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 635 grams (1.40 lb) | 680 grams (1.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1320 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photos | 450 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC8 | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $3,495 | $2,950 |