Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look closer at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The X (Typ 113) was manufactured 5 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the X (Typ 113) scores versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) has got outside measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the X (Typ 113) against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and ZX1 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X (Typ 113) and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X (Typ 113) because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older X (Typ 113) will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.