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Leica X Vario vs Leica X2

5.24 in
3.74 in
Leica X Vario Digital Camera
Leica X Vario
4.88 in
2.72 in
Leica X2 Digital Camera
Leica X2
Available colors
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3.6 out of 5
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41
3.9 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4928 x 3272 px4928 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 4944x3272
  • 4288x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080
  • 4944x3272
  • 4288x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080

Image

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum1250012500
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3274 px4928 x 3264 px
White balance presets55
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
  • DNG
  • JPG
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeNoNo
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Optical zoom3.0 x1.0 x
Maximum aperture3.52.8
Focal length equiv28 - 70< 36
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
AutofocusContrast Detection Auto FocusSingle Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range11.81 in11.81 in
Number of focus points1111

Screen and viewfinder

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Screen size3.0 in2.7 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots920000230000
Live viewnoyes
Viewfinder
Electronic
Electronic

Photography features

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Rear-curtain Sync
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Front-curtain Sync
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive5.0 fps5.0 fps
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12

Videography features

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
HD typeFull HDNot supported

Design

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Body typeMILCCompact
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Silver

Dimensions

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Weight22.15 oz12.17 oz
Width5.24 in4.88 in
Height3.74 in2.72 in
Depth2.87 in2.03 in

Storage

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC

Power

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350450
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
HDMIyesyes
USB version2.02.0

Other features

Leica X VarioLeica X Vario
Leica X2Leica X2
GPSnono
Energy Star certifiednono

Pros & Cons

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