Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2
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Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux & Leica X2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Leica X2
C-Lux | X2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2018 | May 2012 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica C-Lux
X2 | C-Lux |
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Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Leica X2
C-Lux | X2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and X2 is 85 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica C-Lux vs Leica X2 Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Leica X2 | |
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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 |