Reasons to choose X-E
Released in 2014, X-E has about 371 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 345 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica X-E
vs Leica X2
VS
Sensor area
371 mm²
X-E373 mm²
X2- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The X2 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X-EMetricX2
16.2 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
23.6 × 15.7Sensor23.6 × 15.8
4.78 µmPixel pitch4.8 µm
22.87 µm²Pixel area23.02 µm²
4.37 MP/cm²Pixel density4.34 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
345 gWeight345 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC card
Lithium ion battery BP-DC8BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X2 has the larger sensor area. The X-E and X2 have the same body weight. The X-E and X2 have the same effective resolution. The X-E is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X2
Released in 2012, X2 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 345 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.