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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A

Portability
71 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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Leica X front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
48 Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the A (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was launched 16 months after the A making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) A 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013Newer by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 A X (Typ 113) 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) A 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X (Typ 113) has 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 Nikon A has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X (Typ 113) against the A.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and A is 71 and 88 respectively.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and A.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more modern X (Typ 113) will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
Nikon A Portrait photography features
68
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
74
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography factors
Nikon A Street photography factors
56
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (486g)
71
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography info
Nikon A Sports photography info
47
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
47
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography details
Nikon A Travel photography details
62
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (486 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Nikon A Landscape photography advice
62
 has manual focus
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
54
 you can focus manually
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon A as a Vlogging camera
28
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of mic support
 heavier than average in class (486 grams)
31
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing microphone support
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon A Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon A
 Leica XNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X Nikon Coolpix A
Also called as Typ 113 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2013-06-06
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 20cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 11.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lbs) 299 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 350 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 EN-EL20
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,502 $778