Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113) is Leica's Large Sensor Compact camera originally launched on September of 2014. The camera houses a 16MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a full resolution of 4928 x 3264. The camera is also known as "Typ 113" in other regions.

The X (Typ 113) is positioned #49 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras & overall #376 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please test our Advanced camera filter to find camera ratings based on your personal factors.

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The Leica X (Typ 113) has a history of related digital cameras. Here, you can see all earlier and most recent models as well as main features.

You can look at the X (Typ 113) from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a checklist of positives and negatives of the Leica X (Typ 113) based on criterias which are generally regarded as important in a camera.

The specification of the sensor in the Leica X (Typ 113) is 23mm x 15.5mm (APS-C). The 357 mm² sensor has the capability to capture 4928 x 3264 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor has 16MP and delivers a native ISO range of 100 - 12500. RAW photos are saved which means that the user has more margin for error.

The graphic underneath illustrates the X (Typ 113)'s sensor size in comparison to other common sizes. The X (Typ 113) sensor has a crop factor of 1.6 and is outlined in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Leica X (Typ 113) weighs about 1.07 lbs (486g / 17.14 oz) & the dimensions of the camera is 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1"). The weight of average Large Sensor Compact camera is 396g so the Leica X (Typ 113) is weightier as compared to other competitors.

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Underneath is a picture of the Leica X (Typ 113) beside a soda so you're able to get a sense of its size.

The top view underneath will show you the button arrangement on the X (Typ 113).

The X (Typ 113) has a built in lens offering a fixed focal length of 35mm which means you have no flexibility to zoom.

At it's widest 35mm, the lens comes with an aperture of f1.7 which is useful for low light circumstances and getting a shallow depth of field. It will also let you choose a lower ISO and get clearer photographs.

The X (Typ 113) has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras which include NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can be controlled wirelessly with smartphones. You can easily transfer pictures and in some cases change camera settings without connecting straight with the camera.

Many apps also allow a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not near the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it can be hooked up to an external display. Virtually all cameras enable you to recharge the battery pack using the USB socket.

The highest possible video quality in the Leica X (Typ 113) is 1920 x 1080 and you can record in format. 1080p quality will provide a decent balance in quality versus file size but 1080p is not going to leave you with any room to crop. The body does not offer a microphone and headphone socket which means you have absolutely no control over the audio. It is perhaps a better idea to get another model if you want decent audio for your video clips.

Leica X (Typ 113) does not have environment sealing so damp conditions can affect the camera.

The Leica X (Typ 113) is equipped with a 3 inch fixed screen having a resolution of 920 thousand dots.

Sadly the screen is not a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder details for Leica X (Typ 113) are the following:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders are rather handy in sunny outdoor conditions which can make the camera display washed out and very difficult to see.

Leica X (Typ 113) has the capability to shoot continuously at 5.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/2000 seconds.

Leica X (Typ 113) comes with just built-in flash without external flash support.

Leica X (Typ 113) lacks Auto focus. Phase Detection focusing is more quicker & exact as compared to Contrast Detect focusing. The camera supports Face detect making it helpful for portraits.

The Sensor supports 11 focus points to pick from. Leica X (Typ 113) has the ability to use manual focus if required in low light occasions or you want to have more accurate control on focus.

The battery life (BP-DC8) in the Leica X (Typ 113) is built to last for 350 clicks based on the CIPA specifications which is higher than the usual in comparison to its class. The average Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U features the best (450) battery life in this category of cameras.

Underneath is a list of Large Sensor Compact cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
X (Typ 113) vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
X (Typ 113) vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
X (Typ 113) vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

The following illustration gives a rundown of the Leica X (Typ 113) for different categories of photography. To understand more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Leica X (Typ 113) has a points total of 68 which is nice, and means the camera is a good fit for portrait photos. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support plus the potential to use external lighting.

With a decent points total of 56, the Leica X (Typ 113) is reasonably appropriate to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of image quality and portability.

A reasonable sports photography points total of 47 means the Leica X (Typ 113) is reasonably adequate for photographing sports. A camera needs to have fantastic tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is very crucial when buying a camera for travel. In general, the Leica X (Typ 113) gets a above average 62 as a travel camera which is a good fit for your trips.

For anyone looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape photographs, the most important factor will be image quality. The Leica X (Typ 113) with it's above average grade of 62 for a landscape camera is a very decent pick within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera ought to come with a articulating display, microphone port and if possible image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Leica X (Typ 113) is just not appropriate as a vlog camera as it comes to a dreadful score of 28.

If you are trying to find replacements to the X (Typ 113), here is a list of the top ranked cameras that fall under the category of Large Sensor Compact.

The graph here offers you an overview of the X (Typ 113) compared to it's top scored competitors suggested previously.

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