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Leica CL vs Leica X Vario

    5.16 in
    3.07 in
    Leica CL Digital Camera
    Leica CL
      5.24 in
      3.74 in
      Leica X Vario Digital Camera
      Leica X Vario
      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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      18
      3.5 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		50 %
      3 stars
      		50 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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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
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      41
      3.9 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      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 3272 px

      Image

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      ISO
      • 100
      • 50000
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • Auto
      ISO minimum30100
      ISO maximum2560012500
      Maximum image resolution6016 x 4014 px4928 x 3274 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Halogen
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Halogen
      • Shade
      Supported image file formatsJPEG
      • DNG
      • JPG

      Optics and focus

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
      Autofocus
      • AI Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      		Contrast Detection Auto Focus

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots1040000920000
      Viewfinder
      • Electronic
      • Screen
      Electronic

      Photography features

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 12
      Flash modesAuto
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync

      Videography features

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      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

      Audio features

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Built-in microphonenoyes

      Design

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Body typeSLRMILC
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Weight12.45 oz22.15 oz
      Width5.16 in5.24 in
      Height3.07 in3.74 in
      Depth1.77 in2.87 in

      Storage

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots21
      Storage types
      • SDHC
      • SD
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC

      Power

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      Battery life (CIPA)220350
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity1200.0 mAh1600.0 mAh
      Battery voltage7.2 V3.7 V

      Connectivity

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      HDMInoyes

      Other features

      Leica CLLeica CL
      Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
      GPSnono
      Tripod mounting supportedyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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