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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 109
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
  • Previous Model is Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Leica. The image resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the X2 (16MP) is very similar but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and X2 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was unveiled 2 years after the X2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the X2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Leica X2

 D-Lux Typ 109 X2 
RevealedSeptember 2014May 2012Newer by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 X2 D-Lux Typ 109 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica X2

 D-Lux Typ 109 X2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has physical measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica X2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the X2.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and X2 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and X2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Leica X2 will offer greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer D-Lux Typ 109 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography info
Leica X2 Portrait photography info
70
has manual focus
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography advice
Leica X2 Street photography advice
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography highlights
Leica X2 Sports photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
49
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Travel photography with Leica X2
73
good MP (13 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
better than average battery life (450 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
53
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging features
Leica X2 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica X2
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Leica X2
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Leica X2
Also called Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2012-05-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4112 x 3088 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12500
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 36mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 30cm
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 450 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,095 $994