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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Sony RX100 VII
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
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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.

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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.

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

 X (Typ 113) RX100 VII 

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

 RX100 VII X (Typ 113) 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2014More recent by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kSharper 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 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
68
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
67
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography information
Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
47
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
62
good battery life (350 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (302g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery (260 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
28
very good max aperture (f1.7)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (486g)
81
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 VII
 Leica XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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
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