Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 III

Below, we are reviewing the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature different sensor size.

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 5 months after the RX100 III which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the X (Typ 113) matches up vs the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are provided at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) offers 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 Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the RX100 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and RX100 III is 71 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and RX100 III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.