Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony a5100

In this article, we are comparing the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony a5100, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was announced 2 months after the a5100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X (Typ 113) grades against the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) provides physical dimensions 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 Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and a5100 is 71 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and a5100.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony a5100 to produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.