Leica X2

Leica X2

Leica X2

Camera summary

The Leica X2, made by Leica, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on May 10, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.8 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.3 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica X1, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Leica X1

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica X Vario, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Leica X Vario

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
No
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 11

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced May 10, 2012
Body type Large sensor compact
brand Leica
msrp $1,579.95
model Leica X2
predecessor model Leica X1

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 30cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Flash range n/a
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 450 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 345 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12500
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic (optional)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder