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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Also Known as 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Leica X2
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica X (Typ 113) and Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Leica. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was manufactured 16 months after the X Vario which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X (Typ 113) matches up against the X Vario with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 X (Typ 113) X Vario 
RevealedSeptember 2014June 2013More modern by 16 months

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

 X Vario X (Typ 113) 

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

 X (Typ 113) X Vario 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) features exterior measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Leica X Vario has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica X (Typ 113) and Leica X Vario in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the X Vario.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and X Vario is 71 and 62 respectively.

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

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and X Vario.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern X (Typ 113) will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography advice
Leica X Vario Portrait photography advice
68
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Leica X Vario
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (486 grams)
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Sports photography camera
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography advice
Leica X Vario Travel photography advice
62
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (486 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
better than average battery life (450 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Leica X Vario Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
Leica X Vario as a Vlogging camera
28
great max aperture (f1.7)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than competition (486g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (680g)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Leica X Vario
 Leica XLeica X Vario
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica X Leica X Vario
Other name Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2013-06-11
Body design 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 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3272
Maximum native ISO 12500 12500
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1320
Other
Battery life 350 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 BP-DC8
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,502 $2,950