Leica X Vario

Last week I was given a chance to shoot some sample images on the newX Variocamera so that I could make some comments at a product launch in Melbourne. Unfortunately the weather was really poor, Melbourne in the winter can be a lot like the UK where I come from originally. The days were gloomy [Read More]

Leica’s latest addition to the range of APS-C X cameras adopts a 16-Mpix sensor and useful 28-70mm equivalent Vario-Elmar zoom. Read on to find out how well it performs.

We test the premium Leica X Vario - the only compact camera with an APS-C sensor and a zoom lens.

We get our hands on Leica's new compact camera

When the Leica X Vario (Typ 107) was first announced about a month ago, I honestly didn’t quite know what to make of it – though it seemed like a logical evolution of the X line, and a …

Leica X Vario is a 16.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and 28-70 mm F3.5-6.4 lens. Read our X Vario review to find its pros and cons.

Leading up to the launch of the new X Vario, Leica rolled out a teaser campaign for what they were calling a “Mini M.” The campaign was quite effective at building up anticipation for this new camera. So much so that expectations, mine included, got a little out of hand. And when the camera finally was officially announced on June 11, many seemed disappointed or even angry that the “Mini M” appeared to be essentially an X2 with a zoom lens. Even though I think that an X Zoom makes the most sense relative to Leica’s current product portfolio, initially, I also felt let down by the seemingly lackluster specs, especially the slow maximum aperture of the lens. I usually get pretty excited over new releases from Leica, but this one left me wanting as I finished reading through the technical details. I thought that this camera could have been so much more, should have been so much more.

Leica X Vario Review: See why it's the luxury compact zoom for those willing to pay a premium for form, function and great images

I love good digital cameras, and you definitely get a lot of value for what you pay for, since mine has lasted me about 7 years. That being said, it's no

The Leica X Vario is a compact camera for professionals, featuring a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor, 28-70mm zoom lens, 1080p movie recording and the usual superlative Leica handling and build quality. Read our in-depth Leica X Vario review to find out if it's really worth the £2150 / $2850 asking price...

My full user real world review of the Leica X Vario digital camera with loads if image samples including full size as well as my thoughts after using it for 2 weeks.

Introduction Few years ago I switched from DSLR to mirrorless as my main travel cameras (initially Olympus E-P1), and I never loo...

The expensive Vario X camera does have a zoom lens, but it's a surprisingly slow lens.

The Leica X Vario is the first fixed-lens APS-C compact to sport a zoom lens. In this review, we put it through its paces to see how it holds up in actual use.

Leica’s latest addition to the range of APS-C X cameras adopts a 16-Mpix sensor and useful 28-70mm equivalent Vario-Elmar zoom. Read on to find out how well it performs.