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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R

Portability
71 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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Leica X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The X (Typ 113) was launched 16 months later than the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the X (Typ 113) matches up versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) RX1R 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013More recent by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Leica X (Typ 113)

		

		

			
 RX1R X (Typ 113) 
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) RX1R 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) has got exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X (Typ 113) and the RX1R.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X (Typ 113) and RX1R is 71 and 79 respectively.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and RX1R.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X (Typ 113) featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern X (Typ 113) should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
68
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
82
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Sony RX1R
56
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (486 grams)
66
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 great ISO range (25,600)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica X (Typ 113) as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
47
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
53
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (270 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Leica X (Typ 113) as a Travel photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
62
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (486 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
62
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery pack (270 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (482 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica X (Typ 113) as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
62
 has manual focus
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse mode
66
 manual focus
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (270 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
28
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (486g)
34
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (482 grams)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX1R
 Leica XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Also referred to as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
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) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 20cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 486 gr (1.07 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 350 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,502 $2,798