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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 113
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The X (Typ 113) was brought out 16 months after the RX100 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sony RX100 II

 X (Typ 113) RX100 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 RX100 II X (Typ 113) 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 II

 X (Typ 113) RX100 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) has got exterior 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 RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the RX100 II.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and RX100 II is 71 and 89 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and RX100 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X (Typ 113) featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer X (Typ 113) provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
68
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
70
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (486 grams)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
47
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
great battery (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
62
great battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (486g)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
great battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
62
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (350 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
28
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (486 grams)
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 II
 Leica XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Also called Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486 gr (1.07 pounds) 281 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,502 $598