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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs 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
  • Additionally Known as Typ 113
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D2H
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Below, we are matching up the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was revealed 9 years later than the D2Hs and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X (Typ 113) grades vs the D2Hs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Nikon D2Hs

 X (Typ 113) D2Hs 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2005More recent by 117 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kClearer display (+685k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 D2Hs X (Typ 113) 

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon D2Hs

 X (Typ 113) D2Hs 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon D2Hs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the D2Hs.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and D2Hs is 71 and 51 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and D2Hs.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica X (Typ 113) to give extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer X (Typ 113) is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography factors
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography factors
68
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Street photography highlights
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography factors
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography factors
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
50
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography information
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography information
62
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
42
environment proof
MP count low (4 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging information
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging information
28
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Nikon D2Hs
 Leica XNikon D2Hs
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica X Nikon D2Hs
Also referred to as Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2014-09-23 2005-02-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 12500 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,502 $5,000