The Leica X2 is a digital large sensor compact camera announced by Leica Camera on 10 May 2012. It is the successor of the Leica X1, and improves on the earlier model with a higher resolution sensor, improved autofocus and an optionally available electronic viewfinder for easier use in bright light. [1]

What is the Leica X2? The X2 is a compact, APSC sensor camera with a fixed 24mm f2.8 lens. But since this is an APSC sensor, the actual effective focal length ends us being (24×1.5=) 36mm. Let’s just call it a 35mm because that 1mm is imperceptible.

Apr 2, 2013 · The Leica X2 is the latest serious compact camera from Leica, replacing the Leica X1, and features a 35mm equivalent Leica Elmarit f/2.8 ASPH. lens, 16.2 megapixel APS-C sensor, ISO100 to ISO12500, improved focus and is one of the smallest cameras available with a large APS-C sized sensor.

Jul 7, 2012 · With its instantly recognisable style, a 16.2-million-pixel, APS-C-sized sensor and fixed 24mm f/2.8 lens, we find out whether the Leica X2 is a street photographer’s dream

Lens - Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH.: 8 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspheric element. Focal length - 24 mm (35 mm film equivalent). Apertures - 2.8 to 16 (1/3-EV increments). AF focusing - 1 point, 11 points, spot, face detection. Contrast-based system using the image sensor, optional AF assist lamp for low light conditions.

In every single detail, the Leica X2 is focused on the essentials. And thanks to exactly this discipline, it can offer the photographer an enormous array of choices for authentically and spontaneously recording life as it happens.

Dimensions (L × H × D) Approx. 124 x 69 x 51.5 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.03 in). Weight Approx. 316 g/345 g (11.15 oz/12.17 oz) without/with battery. Package includes Battery (Leica BP-DC8), battery charger (Leica BC-DC8), battery case, leather carrying strap, …

May 10, 2012 · Leica has announced the X2, a 16MP APS-C compact camera with a fixed 36mm equivalent F2.8 lens. The camera is an updated version of its X1, with the biggest changes being the use of a 16.2MP CMOS sensor and the addition of an accessory socket for adding an optional 1.44M dot 'Viso-Flex' electronic viewfinder.

Jan 11, 2022 · Leica’s lenses are among the finest on the planet, and the X2 serves up beautifully sharp JPEGs straight out of the camera (you can also shoot in the DNG format, if you want maximum license to tweak your shots in Photoshop or Aperture), whether you opt for full colour or black and white.