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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
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Leica X front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
59
Features
52
Overall
56

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
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
  • Other Name is Typ 113
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Leica. The image resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the X-U (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was announced 16 months prior to the X-U making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X (Typ 113) matches up against the X-U with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Leica X-U

 X (Typ 113) X-U 

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 X-U X (Typ 113) 
RevealedJanuary 2016September 2014Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Leica X-U

 X (Typ 113) X-U 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) has physical measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the X-U.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and X-U is 71 and 64 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and X-U.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older X (Typ 113) is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography factors
Leica X-U Portrait photography factors
68
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (486g)
63
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (635g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography factors
Leica X-U Sports photography factors
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MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Travel photography camera
Leica X-U as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery power (350 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (486 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
good battery power (450 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f1.7)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (635g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X-U as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
Leica X-U as a Vlogging camera
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great maximum aperture (f1.7)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (486 grams)
25
fast max aperture (f1.7)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (635 grams)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Leica X-U
 Leica XLeica X-U
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica X Leica X-U
Also called as Typ 113 Typ 113
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-23 2016-01-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500 12500
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/1.7-16.0
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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 486 gr (1.07 pounds) 635 gr (1.40 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 450 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 BP-DC8
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,502 $3,495