Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Typ 113
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively comparable but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor measurements.

The X (Typ 113) was announced 5 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X (Typ 113) scores vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sony RX100 VII
X (Typ 113) | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Leica X (Typ 113)
RX100 VII | X (Typ 113) | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 VII
X (Typ 113) | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and RX100 VII is 71 and 88 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and RX100 VII.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X (Typ 113) having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older X (Typ 113) will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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


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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Leica X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Also referred to as | Typ 113 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-23 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-32.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 20cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 486 gr (1.07 lb) | 302 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC8 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,502 | $1,298 |