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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 thumbnailportrait63street70sports34travel59landscape44vlogging9
Portability
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 thumbnailportrait91street75sports86travel71landscape82vlogging33
Portability
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)
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#2 Leica Q2
47MP Full frame 718 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q2 front thumbnailportrait88street69sports78travel70landscape80vlogging32
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76
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
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#3 Leica Q2 Monochrom
47MP Full frame 734 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q2 Monochrom front thumbnailportrait88street69sports80travel66landscape77vlogging32
Portability
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
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#4 Fujifilm X100V
26MP APS-C 478 grams 35mm (f2.0)
Fujifilm X100V front thumbnailportrait82street74sports74travel76landscape73vlogging35
Portability
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
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#5 Zeiss ZX1
37MP Full frame 800 grams 35mm (f2-22)
Zeiss ZX1 front thumbnailportrait87street71sports64travel65landscape70vlogging31
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72
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
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#6 Sony RX1R II
42MP Full frame 507 grams 35mm (f2.0)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front thumbnailportrait85street73sports63travel59landscape68vlogging34
Portability
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
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#7 Canon G1 X III
24MP APS-C 399 grams 24-72mm (f2.8-5.6)
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front thumbnailportrait80street85sports76travel73landscape72vlogging35
Portability
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)
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#8 Leica Q
24MP Full frame 640 grams 28mm (f1.7)
Leica Q front thumbnailportrait83street67sports69travel63landscape75vlogging32
Portability
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
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#9 Fujifilm X100F
24MP APS-C 469 grams 35mm (f2.0)
Fujifilm X100F front thumbnailportrait80street66sports69travel77landscape71vlogging35
Portability
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
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