Reasons to choose X (Typ 113)
Released in 2014, X (Typ 113) has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 486 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica X (Typ 113)
vs Leica X Vario
VS
Sensor area
371 mm²
X (Typ 113)371 mm²
X Vario- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X (Typ 113) and X Vario have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X (Typ 113)MetricX Vario
16.2 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
23.6 × 15.7Sensor23.6 × 15.7
4.78 µmPixel pitch4.78 µm
22.87 µm²Pixel area22.87 µm²
4.37 MP/cm²Pixel density4.37 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
486 gWeight628 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium ion batteryBatteryLeica BP-DC8
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X (Typ 113) and X Vario have the same sensor area. The X (Typ 113) has the lighter body. The X (Typ 113) and X Vario have the same effective resolution. The X (Typ 113) is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X Vario
Released in 2013, X Vario has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 628 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.