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Leica X1

Leica X1
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alaScore 88

206 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 206 reviews of Leica X1. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and design. The usability and portability also get good feedback, whereas views about the battery and reliability are different. Some have doubts about the focus and zoom.

performance, portability, usability, design, image quality

price, stabilizer , contrast, zoom, focus

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Leica X1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Leica X1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Leica X1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the lens and design are on the whole positive. The performance and portability also get good feedback. The flash and price get less positive views. Reviews about the reliability and shutter are different.

usability, portability, performance, design, lens

price, flash

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Matt Golowczynski (techradar.com)

Leica X1 review

 

Is this the compact camera enthusiasts have been begging for?

Excellent image quality with raw files ; Sharp lens right up to edges of the frame ; Beautiful, lightweight and pocket-friendly body ; Analogue dials provide immediate and easy control over exposure ; Reliable metering system

Slow and hesitant AF system ; Below-par LCD quality ; JPEG quality could be better ; Priced far higher than competing models ; Minimum focusing distance of 30cm can be limiting

Crucially, what the X1 sets out to do it does well: that is, to provide high-quality images in a small and compact body

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Leica X1 review

 

Don't go for a DSLR, says Leica – go for a premium compact bursting with retro cool instead. So should you?

Pricey and a tad limited in scope and skill, but takes fantastic snaps if you know how to use it. And it’s one of the most stylish cameras around

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Don't go for a DSLR, says Leica – go for a premium compact bursting with retro cool instead. So should you?

Pricey and a tad limited in scope and skill, but takes fantastic snaps if you know how to use it. And it's one of the most stylish cameras around

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Leica X1 review

 

Leica is known for the exquisite craftsmanship of its cameras and for the hefty price tag that accompanies them. The story here is exactly that: the Leica X1's knobs and dials recall a traditional Rangefinder camera such as the Leica M8 beloved of...

The Leica X1 is beautifully engineered, and enjoys solid yet lightweight metal construction. It has a great quality lens and is capable of delivering almost three dimensional lifelike images. So what's not to like? Er, have you seen the price? Also...

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Leica X1 review

 

The Leica X1 looks and feels like a proper camera that is worthy of the Leica name, and it is capable of recording high-quality raw files.However, it is let down by its poor AF performance, low-resolution screen and intermittently slow processing....

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by (professionalphotographer.co.uk)

Leica announces firmware update for LEICA X1

 

Leica Camera AG has announced a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera

Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Leica X1

 

It's not overloaded with features – but then, that's the point

Jun, 2010
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Leica X1 Hands-On Preview

 

The Leica X1 is a top-end compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor. Here is a preview of this £1395 compact.

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Leica X1 review

 

The Leica X1 has a large DSLR-like APS-C CMOS sensor in a compact body for the ultimate quality, but is the X1 the ultimate luxury fixed-lens compact? The What Digital Camera Leica X1 review...

Good quality optic, unique build

Price, LCD resolution & size, ‘Image Stabilization

The X1 is no ordinary camera. Designed very specifically to facilitate a fairly niche area of the market, its fixed 24mm (36mm equivalent) will rule out many buyers looking for something altogether different – and for less than the £1395 asking price....

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Leica X1

 

Latest compact from the high end camera manufacturer

Leica has launched its own store.Selling the full Leica range of products, the store is located in 34 Bruton Place, Mayfair situated between Old Bond Street and Berkeley Square, London W1

Sep, 2009
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