Leica X Vario vs Leica X

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      Specifications

      General Leica X Vario Leica X
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelX VarioX
      Predecessor ModelLeica X2
      MSRP£1550, $2,295
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica X Vario Leica X
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,500100 - 12,500
      Photo Leica X Vario Leica X
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32724928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 10804272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica X Vario Leica X
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica X Vario Leica X
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 70 mm35 mm
      Optical Zoom2.5x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4f/1.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm20 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance20 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica X Vario Leica X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica X Vario Leica X
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Leica X Vario Leica X
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Leica X Vario Leica X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Studio
      First-Curtain Sync
      Auto
      Fill Flash
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Second-Curtain Sync
      Slow Sync,
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica X Vario Leica X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Leica X Vario Leica X
      DxO Low Light ISO1320
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.7
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Leica X Vario Leica X
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Leica X Vario Leica X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica X Vario Leica X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Leica X Vario Leica X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica X Vario Leica X
      Dimensions133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74")133 x 73 x 78 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 8.5 x 6.6"8.8 x 8.5 x 6.5"
      Package Weight5 lb4.75 lb
      Power and Storage Leica X Vario Leica X
      Battery PackBP-DC8BP-DC8
      Battery Life450 shots350 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Leica X Vario Leica X
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec)


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