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Comparison of Leica X1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica X1 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 ×
General
ModelLeica X1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberX1DSC-N2
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)12497
Width (mm)3223
Height (mm)6061
Weight (g)286185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)12.210
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7243.32
Sensor width (mm)23.77.6
Sensor height (mm)15.65.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.552.08
Aspect ratio3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .dng raw
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)30.9
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 160x112
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-MPEG VX
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLeica ElmaritCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)24.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 17
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 or 1-point contrast detection w/ face detect and high-speed mode5-area Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • manual 1
  • manual 2
  • shadow
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Beach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow-sync
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • studio
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • on
  • on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synch
  • slow synch w/ red-eye reduction off
Flash range description-0.6 - 15.7 ft (0.2 - 4.8 m)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw
-
Included memory (MB)5025
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)30.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.69
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.8
Play -> record time (s)-0.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260300
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BG1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
  • gps image tracker
  • image station xpress
  • music transfer; mac: music transfer
  • windows: picture motion browser v1.1
Os compatibility-
  • v10.x)
  • windows 2000/me/xp; macintosh os x (v9.x
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Sony Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Screen



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