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Leica X vs Leica X2

5.24 in
2.87 in
Leica X Digital Camera
Leica X
4.88 in
2.72 in
Leica X2 Digital Camera
Leica X2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
10
3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4 stars
83 %
3 stars
16 %
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14
3.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
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4 stars
85 %
3 stars
14 %
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User rating
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
7 %
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38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
21 %
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Sensor

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size0.91 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 3264 px4928 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 4272x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080
  • 4944x3272
  • 4288x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080

Image

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum1250012500
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px4928 x 3264 px
White balance presets25
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
  • DNG
  • JPG
Image stabilizernono
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
Optical zoom1.0 x1.0 x
Maximum aperture1.72.8
Focal length equiv< 35< 36
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Single Auto Focus
Normal focus range7.87 in11.81 in
Macro focus range7.87 in11.81 in
Number of focus points1111

Screen and viewfinder

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
Screen size3.0 in2.7 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD TFT
Screen dots920000230000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNone
Electronic

Photography features

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter prioritynoyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Rear-curtain Sync
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Front-curtain Sync
Continuous drive5.0 fps5.0 fps
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot

Videography features

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
HD typeFull HDNot supported

Design

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown,Silver
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
Weight15.91 oz12.17 oz
Width5.24 in4.88 in
Height2.87 in2.72 in
Depth3.07 in2.03 in

Storage

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

Power

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

Connectivity

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
HDMIyesyes
USB version2.02.0

Other features

Leica XLeica X
Leica X2Leica X2
GPSnono
Energy Star certifiednono

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