Leica X1 Alternatives
The X1 is scored #59 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a quick outline of the X1.
12MP
APS-C
306 grams
35mm (f2.8)
![Leica X1 front thumbnail Leica X1 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-X1.jpg)
Portability
89 Imaging
52 Features
33 Overall
44
89 Imaging
52 Features
33 Overall
44
above average minimum ISO (100)
delivers RAW files
does have HDMI socket
focusing manually
can't change focal length (35mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
What follows are a few alternatives to the Leica X1 ordered by their overall rank. You are able to read a extensive review of every camera or a comparison with the Leica X1 by clicking on the urls under every camera card. You can press on the symbol to check out a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all alongside each other.
#1 Leica Q3
60MP
Full frame
743 grams
28mm (f1.7)
![Leica Q3 front thumbnail Leica Q3 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-Q3/Leica-Q3-front.jpg)
Portability
60 Imaging
85 Features
77 Overall
81
60 Imaging
85 Features
77 Overall
81
above average high ISO (100,000)
above average minimum ISO (50)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in touchscreen
can't change focal length (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (743g)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
#2 Leica Q2 Monochrom
47MP
Full frame
734 grams
28mm (f1.7)
![Leica Q2 Monochrom front thumbnail Leica Q2 Monochrom front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-Q2-Monochrom/Leica-Q2-Monochrom-front.jpg)
Portability
60 Imaging
81 Features
66 Overall
75
60 Imaging
81 Features
66 Overall
75
above average high ISO (100,000)
above average minimum ISO (100)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in touchscreen
can't change focal length (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
#3 Leica Q2
47MP
Full frame
718 grams
28mm (f1.7)
![Leica Q2 front thumbnail Leica Q2 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-Q2/Leica-Q2-front.jpg)
Portability
61 Imaging
79 Features
70 Overall
75
61 Imaging
79 Features
70 Overall
75
above average high ISO (50,000)
above average minimum ISO (50)
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
built-in touchscreen
can't change focal length (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
#4 Fujifilm X100V
26MP
APS-C
478 grams
35mm (f2.0)
![Fujifilm X100V front thumbnail Fujifilm X100V front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X100V/Fujifilm-X100V-front.jpg)
Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
built-in touchscreen
comes with focus via touch
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
#5 Sony RX1R II
42MP
Full frame
507 grams
35mm (f2.0)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front thumbnail Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-II/Sony-RX1R-II-front.jpg)
Portability
78 Imaging
76 Features
65 Overall
71
78 Imaging
76 Features
65 Overall
71
above average high ISO (25,600)
above average minimum ISO (50)
comes with phase detect auto focus
delivers RAW files
can't change focal length (35mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have a selfie friendly display
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
#6 Zeiss ZX1
37MP
Full frame
800 grams
35mm (f2-22)
![Zeiss ZX1 front thumbnail Zeiss ZX1 front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Zeiss-ZX1/Zeiss-ZX1-front.jpg)
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
above average high ISO (51,200)
above average minimum ISO (80)
built-in touchscreen
comes with focus via touch
can't change focal length (35mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
#7 Canon G1 X III
24MP
APS-C
399 grams
24-72mm (f2.8-5.6)
![Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front thumbnail Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-Mark-III/Canon-G1-X-III-front.jpg)
Portability
82 Imaging
68 Features
74 Overall
70
82 Imaging
68 Features
74 Overall
70
above average high ISO (25,600)
above average minimum ISO (100)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low battery life (200 CIPA)
max zoom aperture not good (f5.6)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
#8 Leica Q
24MP
Full frame
640 grams
28mm (f1.7)
![Leica Q front thumbnail Leica Q front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica-Q.jpg)
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
64 Overall
68
63 Imaging
72 Features
64 Overall
68
above average high ISO (50,000)
above average minimum ISO (100)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Yes)
can't change focal length (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
#9 Fujifilm X100F
24MP
APS-C
469 grams
35mm (f2.0)
![Fujifilm X100F front thumbnail Fujifilm X100F front thumbnail](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X100F/Fujifilm-X100F-front.jpg)
Portability
79 Imaging
68 Features
69 Overall
68
79 Imaging
68 Features
69 Overall
68
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
delivers RAW files
does have external mic socket
can't change focal length (35mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)