| General | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Model | X | X Vario |
| Predecessor Model | Leica X2 | |
| MSRP | £1550, $2,295 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Advanced Compact | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23 x 15.5 mm | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.5 Megapixel | 16.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.2 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,500 | 100 - 12,500 |
| Photo | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4928 x 3272 |
| Other Resolutions | 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 | 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Face Detection | Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 11 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 35 mm | 28 - 70 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 1x | 2.5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 20 cm | 30 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 20 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 920k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Flash | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | First-Curtain Sync Auto Fill Flash Red-Eye Reduction Second-Curtain Sync Slow Sync, | Auto On Off Red-Eye Front Curtain Rear Curtain Slow sync Studio |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1320 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.7 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 78 |
| Video | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 73 x 78 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.07") | 133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz) | 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 8.5 x 6.5" | 8.8 x 8.5 x 6.6" |
| Package Weight | 4.75 lb | 5 lb |
| Power and Storage | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BP-DC8 | BP-DC8 |
| Battery Life | 350 shots | 450 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Leica X | Leica X Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
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