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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 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
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 113
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was announced very close to the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sony QX1

 X (Typ 113) QX1 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution920k0kClearer screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 QX1 X (Typ 113) 
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Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony QX1

 X (Typ 113) QX1 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2014Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) enjoys outer 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 Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the QX1.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and QX1 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and QX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony QX1 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography information
Sony QX1 Portrait photography information
68
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
66
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual control
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
47
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography info
Sony QX1 Travel photography info
62
better than average battery power (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
good battery power (440 CIPA)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
62
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
small screen (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Sony QX1
28
great max aperture (f1.7)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (486g)
32
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony QX1
 Leica XSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica X Sony Alpha QX1
Also called Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Released 2014-09-23 2014-09-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12500 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focus range 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 920k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,502 $500