Leica X2 vs Sony S950
83 Imaging
57 Features
37 Overall
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Leica X2 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
- Old Model is Leica X1
- Newer Model is Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
Leica X2 vs Sony S950 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica X2 and Sony S950, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe X2 was announced 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X2 matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica X2 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Sony S950
X2 | S950 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Leica X2
S950 | X2 |
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Common features in the Leica X2 and Sony S950
X2 | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Leica X2 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica X2 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Leica X2 and Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X2 versus the S950.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Leica X2 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and S950.
As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica X2 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent X2 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Leica X2 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Leica X2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica X2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-10 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36mm (1x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 30cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $994 | $130 |