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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 113
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The X (Typ 113) was revealed 20 months after the RX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the X (Typ 113) matches up vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sony RX1

 X (Typ 113) RX1 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2013More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 RX1 X (Typ 113) 
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX1

 X (Typ 113) RX1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) features physical measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the RX1.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and RX1 is 71 and 79 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and RX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer X (Typ 113) should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
Sony RX1 Portrait photography features
68
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
82
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (486 grams)
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
53
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
62
good battery life (350 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (486g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than others (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
62
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging info
Sony RX1 Vlogging info
28
great max aperture (f1.7)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (486 grams)
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX1
 Leica XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Otherwise known as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000s
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486 grams (1.07 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,502 $2,798