Leica X2
  • Type

    Large sensor compact

  • Effective pixels

    16.2 MP

  • Size

    APS-C

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Key points

Battery Life (CIPA)

450

Minimum shutter speed

30 s

Capacity (Rechargeable)

1600 mAh

Weak points

Width

124 in

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

1 x

Macro focus range (wide angle)

30 cm

Display size

2.7 in

Image stabilization

No

LiveView

No

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Expert reviews

TechRadar

While Leica has yet to announce a compact system camera (CSC), it is one of the few companies to offer a compact camera with an APS-C format sensor....

DigitalVersus

After three years of loyal service, Leica's X1 compact with large-format sensor (APS-C) is bowing out to make way for the X2. The updated model comes...

What Digital Camera

Leica's line of rangefinder cameras and lenses have been used by photographers to capture some of the most defining and iconic images of the 20th...

PCMAG

The excellent optics and solid build quality of the Leica X2 ($1,995 list) match its luxury price point, but the camera lacks features you'd expect...

Photography Blog

The Leica X2 is a 16 megapixel compact camera with a 36mm fixed lens and a 2.7 inch LCD screen. The X2 has an APS-C sized, 23.6x15.8mm CMOS sensor...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Large sensor compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) May 2012
Street price (US) 1995 $
Released (FR) May 2012
Street price (EUR) 1750 €
Colors
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 16.2 MP
Type CMOS
Size APS-C
Area 23.6x15.8 mm
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 1 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 36- mm
Maximum aperture F2.8
Interchangeable lens No
Minimum shutter speed 30 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 s
Display
Viewfinder Yes
Mounting Integrated
Type Electronic
LiveView No
Display size 2.7 in
Display resolution 230000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No
Size and weight
69 in
52 in
124 in
345 oz
Leica X2
Height 69 in
Width 124 in
Deep 52 in
Weight 345 oz
Image
Max resolution 4928x3264 pixels
Ratio 3:2
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 12500
White balance presets 5
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 30 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 30 cm
Number of focus points 11
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
First curtain (front)
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Second curtain (rear)
Slow Sync
External flash Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1600 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 450



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