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Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Introduced June 2018
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
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Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica C-Lux and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Leica. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and X2 (16MP) and the C-Lux (1") and X2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was brought out 6 years later than the X2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the C-Lux matches up against the X2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Leica X2

 C-Lux X2 
RevealedJune 2018May 2012Fresher by 75 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica C-Lux

 X2 C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Leica X2

 C-Lux X2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux offers external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica X2 has specifications of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Leica C-Lux and Leica X2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the C-Lux compared to the X2.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and X2 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C-Lux and X2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C-Lux featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Leica C-Lux will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent C-Lux provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography advice
Leica X2 Sports photography advice
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (450 shots)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Travel photography camera
Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
75
good battery life (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery power (450 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C-Lux
Vlogging with Leica X2
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Leica X2
 Leica C-LuxLeica X2
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica C-Lux Leica X2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-06-10 2012-05-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 36mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 30cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 450 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,050 $994