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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
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Leica X front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very close but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The X (Typ 113) was released 7 months after the 1 V3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X (Typ 113) grades versus the 1 V3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Nikon 1 V3

 X (Typ 113) 1 V3 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2014More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 1 V3 X (Typ 113) 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon 1 V3

 X (Typ 113) 1 V3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) comes with physical measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the 1 V3.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and 1 V3 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher X (Typ 113) should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography information
68
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
69
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography advice
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (486g)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography highlights
47
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography factors
62
great battery life (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
62
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging details
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great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (486 grams)
35
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon 1 V3
 Leica XNikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X Nikon 1 V3
Also referred to as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2014-03-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 171
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focusing range 20cm -
Number of lenses - 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lb) 381 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life 350 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 EN-EL20a
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,502 $997