Leica X2

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Leica X2 was announced in 2012 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,500. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Leica X series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica X series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica X-U
    Compare
    		January
    2016    		 16.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,500 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica X (Typ 113)
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    		September
    2014    		 16.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,500 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica X Vario
    Compare
    		June
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,500 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
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    2012    		 16.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,500 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica X1
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    		December
    2009    		 12.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica X-U vs X vs X Vario vs X2 vs X1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica X2.

    PROS

    •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Price
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Leica X2 to its predecessor X1 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Leica X2 vs Leica X1
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 12,500 vs 3,200
    Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4272 x 2856
    Reachs More Telephoto 36 mm vs 35 mm
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 60 cm
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    DOWNGRADES Leica X2 vs Leica X1
    Reaches Less Wide Angle 36 mm mm vs 35 mm mm
    Heavier 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) vs 306 g (0.67 lb / 10.79 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Leica X2 vs X1.

    Successor

    In 2013 Leica X2 was replaced by Leica X Vario. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Leica X2 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Leica X Vario vs Leica X2
    Video Capture vs
    Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 36 mm mm
    Reachs More Telephoto 70 mm vs 36 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 2.5x vs 1x
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
    DOWNGRADES Leica X Vario vs Leica X2
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.8
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/2.8
    Heavier 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Leica X2 vs X Vario.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Leica X2 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

    Sensor

    Leica X2 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica X2.

    Leica X Vario
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    APS-C

    16.1 MP

    Leica X1
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    APS-C

    12.2 MP

    Leica X (Typ 113)
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Leica X-U
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm S3 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Fujifilm S4500
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Leica X2 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 110 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica X2's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Flash

    Leica X2 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica X2 has dimensions of 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05"). It weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    124 mm (4.88")

    69 mm (2.72")

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    69 mm (2.72")

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    52 mm (2.05")

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    Leica X2 dimensions

    Leica X2 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica X2 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Leica X2 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Leica X2 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    51

    Leica X2 gets a score of 51 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Leica X2 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Leica X2 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Leica X2 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

    Leica X2 Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica X2 and give score of 55 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Leica X2 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,500 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    56

    We give Leica X2 a score of 56 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Leica X2 a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Leica X2 a score of 58 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Leica X2 a score of 63 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Leica X2 a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Leica X2 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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