Leica X2 vs Leica X

      Leica X2

      Leica X
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica X2 and the Leica X, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica X2 was introduced in May 2012 and Leica X was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica X2 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

      Leica X Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica X2
      4. Advantage of Leica X
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

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

      PROS

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)

      CONS

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      •   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
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 - 350 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Advantage of Leica X2

      Leica X2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica X2 over Leica X.

      Leica X2 vs Leica X
      Cheaper $1,995/£1,575 (inc VAT) vs £1550, $2,295
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 36 mm vs 35 mm
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) vs 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 450 shots vs 350 shots

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

      Leica X1
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 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 R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm S4500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Leica X

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica X over Leica X2.

      Leica X2 vs Leica X
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 16.2 Megapixel
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 36 mm mm vs 35 mm mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/1.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/1.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 20 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 30 cm vs 20 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 920k dot

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica X.

      Leica X-U
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Leica X1
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      OM System TG-7
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony H90
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic LS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon ELPH 115 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Nikon S1100pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon AW100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon L810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica X2 Leica X
        High Native ISO12,50012,500
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Leica X2 Leica X
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 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 Life450 shots350 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica X2 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Leica X has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Leica X2.

      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. Leica X features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 240.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500.

      Photography Features

      Leica X2 can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica X can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Leica X

      Leica X has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica X comes with BP-DC8 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica X2 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Leica X has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica X2, and up to 1/2000 sec on Leica X. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. Leica X2 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica X2 body has dimensions of 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05") and Leica X body has dimensions of 133 x 73 x 78 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.07"). Leica X2 weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) and Leica X weighs 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz).

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      124 mm

      69 mm

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      133 mm

      73 mm

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      69 mm

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      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica X2 and Leica X

      Leica X2 and Leica X for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      POOR
      51
      •   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
      POOR
      46
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      GOOD
      80
      •   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)
      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      GOOD
      83
      •   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
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica X2 and Leica X and give them scores of 55 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Leica X2

      Leica X

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica X2

      Leica X

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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