Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Leica X2 and Leica X Vario side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica X2 has external dimensions of 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05″) and weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) (including batteries). Leica X Vario has external dimensions of 133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74″) and weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario. Leica X2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 43mm thinner than Leica X Vario.
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Comparison image of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario.
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Comparison image of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario.
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Top View Comparison image of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Leica X2 is significantly lighter (335g ) than the Leica X Vario which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Leica X2 nor Leica X Vario provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica X Vario's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica X2's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Both Leica X2 and Leica X Vario have APS-C sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Below you can see the X2 and X Vario sensor size comparison.
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Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica X2 and Leica X Vario Cameras
Leica X2 and Leica X Vario have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Leica X2 features a 36 mm F2.8 Prime lens whereas Leica X Vario features a 28-70 mm F3.5-6.4 2.5× zoom lens.
It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Leica X Vario's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Leica X2's 36mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X2's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens.
On the tele end, Leica X Vario has 34mm longer telezoom reach than the Leica X2. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica X2 is faster at widest end.
Wide Coverage
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Telezoom
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Max Aperture at Tele
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Wide
Large Sensor Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Leica X2 and Leica X Vario for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
Leica X2 for Portrait Photography
Leica X Vario for Portrait Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Leica X2 for Street Photography
Leica X Vario for Street Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Leica X2 for Sports Photography
Leica X Vario for Sports Photography
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
36 mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
70 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Leica X2 for Daily Photography
Leica X Vario for Daily Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
345g
Body Thickness 52mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
680g
Body Thickness 95mm
2.5X Optical Zoom
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Leica X2 for Landscape Photography
Leica X Vario for Landscape Photography
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Leica X2 and Leica X Vario, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how Leica X2 and Leica X Vario scores compare:
Leica X2
Ranked
#48 out of 60 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#492 out of 1214 in all Cameras
Leica X Vario
Ranked
#41 out of 60 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked
#371 out of 1214 in all Cameras
Leica X Vario is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica X2 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica X2. Otherwise, Leica X Vario is the better camera overall.
| General |
Leica X2 |
Leica X Vario |
| Brand |
Leica |
Leica |
| Announced |
2012-05-10 |
2013-06-11 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Large sensor compact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Area |
372.88mm2 |
372.88mm2 |
| Megapixels |
16 megapixels |
16 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
4928 x 3264 |
4928 x 3272 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
12,500 ISO |
12,500 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
100 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
11 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
36 mm (1×) |
28-70 mm (2.5×) |
| Max Aperture |
F2.8 |
F3.5-6.4 |
| Macro Focus Range |
30cm |
n/a |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
2.7" |
3" |
| Resolution |
230k dots |
920k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
Electronic (optional) |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/2000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash |
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| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
5.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
n/a |
MPEG-4 |
| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
None |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
345g |
680g |
| Dimensions |
124 x 69 x 52mm |
133 x 73 x 95mm |
| Battery Life |
450 shots |
450 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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| DxO Overall Score |
not tested |
78 |
| DxO Color Depth |
not tested |
23.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range |
not tested |
12.7 |
| DxO Low Light ISO |
not tested |
1320 |
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