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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Leica X front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Photography Glossary

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Zeiss ZX1

 X (Typ 113) ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 ZX1 X (Typ 113) 
RevealedSeptember 2018September 2014More recent by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k920kCrisper display (+1845k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Zeiss ZX1

 X (Typ 113) ZX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

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

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography highlights
68
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
87
you can focus manually
MP count high (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (486 grams)
71
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
47
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery life (350 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (486 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count high (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (800g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
MP count high (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (486g)
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Zeiss ZX1
 Leica XZeiss ZX1
General Information
Make Leica Zeiss
Model type Leica X Zeiss ZX1
Otherwise known as Typ 113 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-23 2018-09-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 12500 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 255
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 20cm -
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,502 -