Leica X (Typ 113) with Sony RX100 VI Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) and Sony RX100 VI Main Features

  • September, 2014
  • June, 2018
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 35 mm (1x) F1.7-32.0 Zoom Lens
  • 24-200 mm (8.3x) F2.8-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12500 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 24.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 133 x 73 x 78 mm, 486g.
  • 102 x 58 x 43 mm, 301g.
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Leica X (Typ 113) Scores


Imaging score
54
Features score
41
Value for money score
63
Portability score
83
Overall score
52

Sony RX100 VI Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
73
Value for money score
78
Portability score
93
Overall score
66

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI with Leica X Overview


Let's compare Leica X with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica X (Typ 113) was released in 2014, and Sony RX100 VI in 2018. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is newer, which is a plus. X 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of X is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony RX100 VI, the maximum ISO is greater by 300. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has image stabilization(Optical), X doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has electronic viewfinder, and the X doesn’t have. Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, X has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica X has 24.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica X has 24.0 fps continuous shooting.

General X Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Brand Leica Sony
Model X Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Announced September, 2014 June, 2018
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 20 8
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.59
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 315
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 24.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.90
Flash Modes n/a n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 12500 12800
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 240 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-DC8 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 486 g 301 g
Physical Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78 mm 102 x 58 x 43 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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