Leica X2 – fast, premium compact camera

by Enche Tjin on May 13, 2012

Leica X2 is an upgrade from Leica X1, an advanced compact with APS-C sized sensor and 24mm f/2.8 lens (equivalent to 36mm). X2 will fix X1 problems such as slow auto focus, and no electronic viewfinder. Image resolution is improved to 16 MP, and ISO range 100-12500. Unfortunately the LCD screen resolution remain low at 230K.

leica-x2

Here’s Leica X2 specifications:

  • 16 MP APS-C sized sensor
  • fixed Leica 24mm f/2.8 lens
  • faster auto focus with face detection
  • Made in Germany (hand made, high precision)
  • ISO 100-12500
  • Shutter speed: 30s-1/2000s
  • 5 fps continuous shooting, 8 fps with fixed exposure
  • 2.7 LCD with 230k resolution.
  • Leica viso-flex electronic viewfinder resolution 1.4 million dots
  • Price: $1900
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