Clicky

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
71 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 113
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The X (Typ 113) was released 6 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X (Typ 113) scores against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) ZV-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

		

		

			
 ZV-1 X (Typ 113) 
AnnouncedMay 2020September 2014Newer by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) ZV-1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X (Typ 113) has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X (Typ 113) vs the ZV-1.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and ZV-1 is 71 and 88 respectively.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and ZV-1.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X (Typ 113) because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged X (Typ 113) will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica X (Typ 113) as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
68
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
73
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Street Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
56
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than others (486 grams)
85
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 features focus via touch
 lighter than average (294g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
47
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
71
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Travel Comparison
 Leica X (Typ 113) as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
62
 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (486 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
81
 lighter than average (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery (260 shots)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Landscape Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
62
 focusing manually
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery (260 shots)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
28
 fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than others (486g)
86
 really wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic jack
 lighter than average (294 grams)
Photography Glossary
	

		

			
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony ZV-1
 Leica XSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica X Sony ZV-1
Also called Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 11 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 20cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 486g (1.07 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,502 $750