Leica X Vario vs Leica X2
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Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the 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
- Launched May 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica X1
- New Model is Leica X Vario
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Overview
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Leica X2
X Vario | X2 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | May 2012 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica X Vario
X2 | X Vario |
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Common features in the Leica X Vario and Leica X2
X Vario | X2 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison
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.
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica X Vario vs Leica X2 Specifications
Leica X Vario | Leica X2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica X Vario | Leica X2 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-11 | 2012-05-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3272 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 12500 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-70mm (2.5x) | 36mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 30cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 680g (1.50 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") | 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1320 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC8 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $2,950 | $994 |