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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica X front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 113
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon S8200, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively close but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and S8200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 3 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X (Typ 113) grades vs the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Nikon S8200

 X (Typ 113) S8200 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2011Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 S8200 X (Typ 113) 
Screen resolution961k920kSharper screen (+41k dot)

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon S8200

 X (Typ 113) S8200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica X (Typ 113) features physical dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the X (Typ 113) compared to the S8200.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and S8200 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and S8200.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The X (Typ 113) includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent X (Typ 113) will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
68
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (486 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography information
Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
62
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (486g)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (213g)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
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great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (486 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon S8200
 Leica XNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X Nikon Coolpix S8200
Otherwise known as Typ 113 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-23 2011-08-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,502 $329