Leica X Vario vs Leica X2

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica X Vario and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the X2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The X Vario was announced 14 months later than the X2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X Vario matches up against the X2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X Vario & Leica X2. The whole galleries are available at Leica X Vario Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X Vario comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Leica X Vario and Leica X2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the X Vario against the X2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and X2 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X Vario and X2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern X Vario should have an advantage in sensor tech.