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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 113
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The X (Typ 113) was introduced 12 months prior to the RX1R II and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the X (Typ 113) matches up versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 X (Typ 113) RX1R II 

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

 RX1R II X (Typ 113) 
LaunchedOctober 2015September 2014More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)

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

 X (Typ 113) RX1R II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) has outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the RX1R II.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and RX1R II is 71 and 78 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and RX1R II.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X (Typ 113) having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged X (Typ 113) will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

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

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography factors
68
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (486g)
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
47
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
high resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Travel photography highlights
62
great battery (350 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (486 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
high resolution (42 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (507g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R II
62
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
high resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
28
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (486g)
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX1R II
 Leica XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Otherwise known as Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2015-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12500 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.0
Macro focus range 20cm 14cm
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,502 $3,300