• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica X Vario advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    70 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Leica X Vario

  • Less expensive
    $2295 vs $2850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.7 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Lighter weight
    486g vs 636g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 4.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Outstanding design and build; Exceptionally sharp 28-70mm equivalent zoom lens; Very good still image quality with accurate and realistic colors; Fairly speedy and accurate autofocusing.

  • Expensive, especially for a fixed-lens compact; Relatively slow f/3.5-6.4 lens; Below average video functionality and quality; Not at all pocketable, about as big and heavy as a mirrorless camera with a moderate zoom lens attached.

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The Competition

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Leica X Vario
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Lighter weight

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Leica X (Typ 113)
Sigma dp2 Quattro
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

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Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Leica X Vario
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Leica X (Typ 113)
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Leica X Vario
Fujifilm X100T
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica X Vario vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)
Fujifilm X100T
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Sigma dp0 Quattro

Leica X Vario
Sigma dp0 Quattro
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp0 Quattro

Leica X (Typ 113)
Sigma dp0 Quattro
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

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Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X Vario
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Leica X Vario vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

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