Leica X2 vs Leica X Vario

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica X2 and the Leica X Vario, 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 Vario was introduced in June 2013. 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 Vario Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 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 Vario
      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 Vario.

      PROS

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      •   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
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output

      CONS

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      •   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
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

      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 Vario.

      Leica X2 vs Leica X Vario
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/6.4
      Lighter 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) vs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

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

      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 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 Vario

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

      Leica X2 vs Leica X Vario
      Video Capture vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 36 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 36 mm vs 70 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 2.5x
      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 Vario.

      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

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon A3000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Olympus TG-4
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony WX5
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 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 Vario
        High Native ISO12,50012,500
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
      WEAKNESSES Leica X2 Leica X Vario
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points1111
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        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 shots450 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

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

      Cameras does not have built-in viewfinders but optional viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their 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 Vario can take pictures up to 4928 x 3272 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 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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 Vario comes with BP-DC8 battery pack with battery life of 450 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica X2 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Leica X Vario 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 Vario. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. They also accept 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 Vario body has dimensions of 133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74"). Leica X2 weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) and Leica X Vario weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz).

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      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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      95 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario

      Leica X2 and Leica X Vario 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 Vario

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      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
      62
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      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
      53
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      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
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Street Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      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
      77
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      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
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica X2 and Leica X Vario and give them scores of 55 and 58 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 Vario

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78

      Photo

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

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

      Video

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

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

      Focusing

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

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

      Leica X2

      Leica X Vario

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


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