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Leica CL vs Leica X-U

5.16 in
3.07 in
Leica CL Digital Camera
Leica CL
5.51 in
3.11 in
Leica X-U Digital Camera
Leica X-U
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
13
3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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13
3.4 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in0.93 in
Effective pixels24.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Max resolution6016 x 4016 px4928 x 3264 px

Image

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
ISO
  • 100
  • 50000
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12500
Maximum image resolution6016 x 4014 px4928 x 3264 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Halogen
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Halogen
  • Manual
Supported image file formatsJPEG
  • JPEG
  • RAW

Optics and focus

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • AI Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Image stabiliserNoNo

Screen and viewfinder

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnoyes
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots1040000920000
Touch screenyesno
Viewfinder
  • Electronic
  • Screen
None

Photography features

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Flash modesAuto
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Manual settingsyesyes

Videography features

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formatsMP4MP4
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps

Design

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Body typeSLRCompact
Body materialAluminum-magnesium
  • Aluminium
  • Plastic
  • Thermoplastic Elastomer
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Environmentally sealednoyes

Dimensions

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Weight12.45 oz21.16 oz
Width5.16 in5.51 in
Height3.07 in3.11 in
Depth1.77 in3.46 in

Storage

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC

Power

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Battery life (CIPA)220450
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1200.0 mAh1600.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V3.7 V

Connectivity

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
Microphone portnono

Other features

Leica CLLeica CL
Leica X-ULeica X-U
GPSnono
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Leica CL