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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
71 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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Leica X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly comparable but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The X (Typ 113) was manufactured 4 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X (Typ 113) matches up vs the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) RX100 VA 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 RX100 VA X (Typ 113) 
IntroducedJuly 2018September 2014More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) RX100 VA 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica X (Typ 113) has outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X (Typ 113) against the RX100 VA.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and RX100 VA is 71 and 89 respectively.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and RX100 VA.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged X (Typ 113) will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
68
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
66
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
56
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (486g)
86
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
47
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great battery life (350 shots)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 no phase detect auto focus
70
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
62
 great battery life (350 per charge)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (486 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
76
 lighter than average (299 grams)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
62
 has manual focus
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3")
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (350 shots)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
28
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (486g)
81
 quite wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average (299 grams)
 missing mic socket
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 VA
 Leica XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Alternate name Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-23 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 486g (1.07 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,502 $998