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Leica X1 vs Leica X2

4.88 in
2.34 in
Leica X1 Digital Camera
Leica X1
4.88 in
2.72 in
Leica X2 Digital Camera
Leica X2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
16
3.7 out of 5
8 user ratings
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4 stars
75 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
12 %
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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
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
15 %
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38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4272 x 2856 px4928 x 3264 px
Other resolutions
  • 3564x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080
  • 4944x3272
  • 4288x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080

Image

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum320012500
White balance presets55
Custom white balanceyesyes
Image stabilizernono
Image stabilization typeNoNo
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Optical zoom1.0 x1.0 x
Maximum aperture2.82.8
Focal length equiv< 35< 36
Focus adjustmentManualAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range23.62 in11.81 in
Macro focus range11.81 in11.81 in
Number of focus points1111

Screen and viewfinder

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Screen size2.7 in2.7 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots230000230000
Touch screennono
Live viewnoyes
ViewfinderNone
Electronic

Photography features

Leica X1Leica X1
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
Subject / scene modesnono
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Rear-curtain Sync
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Front-curtain Sync
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps5.0 fps
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12

Design

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey,Stainless steel
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Weight10.09 oz12.17 oz
Width4.88 in4.88 in
Height2.34 in2.72 in
Depth1.26 in2.03 in

Storage

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Internal storage50.0 mB110.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC

Power

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Battery life (CIPA)260450
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
HDMIyesyes
USB version2.02.0
Remote controlNoNo
PictBridgenoyes

Other features

Leica X1Leica X1
Leica X2Leica X2
Orientation sensoryesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Leica X1

          Often compared with Leica X2