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Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario

Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Leica X-U
(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
Leica X Vario
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Leica X Vario

 X-U X Vario 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2013More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Leica X-U

 X Vario X-U 

Common features in the Leica X-U and Leica X Vario

 X-U X Vario 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X-U as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U Street photography advice
Leica X Vario Street photography advice
64
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (635 grams)
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X-U
Sports photography with Leica X Vario
55
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
great battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (450 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X-U
Travel photography with Leica X Vario
62
great battery life (450 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (635 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
great battery power (450 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (680g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U Landscape photography information
Leica X Vario Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (450 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X-U Vlogging information
Leica X Vario Vlogging information
25
good max aperture (f1.7)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (635 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than others (680 grams)
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Leica X-U vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Leica X Vario
 Leica X-ULeica X Vario
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