LEICA X1

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LEICA X1 is a compact camera with an integrated lens equipped with an APS-C size sensor.
The number of pixels is 12 million pixels, the X1 cannot be equipped with an EVF, and the exterior colors are black and steel gray as shown in the photo.
As a limited edition (80 units), a model called “Leica X1 Ostrich Edition” has been released, which has a steel gray body with leather covered in ostrich.

The lens is an Elmarito 24mm fixed to the camera, which is cropped by the sensor size, giving a focal length equivalent to 36mm in 35mm format.
The images produced by Elmarito’s 24mm and 12 million pixels have sufficient image quality to be used even in 2024.
Compared to the later improved LEICA X2 and LEICA

Also, the battery fixing claw breaks easily, and I saw repair parts being sold on Ali Express.

The X1’s hot shoe terminal is only for an external flash, and is not compatible with situations such as an EVF that require the exchange of electrical signals. A viewfinder that allows you to see only the 36mm shooting frame was sold separately.
The X2 has been improved to allow the EVF to be attached, but the exterior with the EVF gives the impression that it was attached as if it were a built-in eyepiece, and it lacks a sense of unity. I feel superior.

What I like most about this camera is the pop-up flash design.
The cylinder integrated with the camera is seamlessly connected to the camera even when it is popped up when in use. Due to insufficient light intensity and insufficient height, the X2, X-E, and X-typ113 were made larger and raised higher, making them more practical but ruining the camera design when using a flash.

When you turn on the power, the lens will extend.

Specification

Item	Value	etc.
Effective Pixels	12.2-Mega pixels
Lens	Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH.	35mm equivalent 36mm
Sensor	APS-C Size (23.6 x 15.8mm) CMOS Sensor
View panel	Live View With 2.7″ LCD
Battery	BP-DC8
Size (mm)	W x H x D 124×59.5×32
Weight (g)	286 (Only body)

Successive models

Model name	X1	X2	X-Vario	X	X-E	X-U
Actual focal length	24	24	18-46	23	24	23
35mm equivalent focal length	36	36	28-70	35	36	35
Number of pixels (Megapixcel)	12.2	16.2	16.2	16.2	16.2	16.2
Image Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C
Viewfinder	none	EVF-2	EVF-2	VISOFLEX1	EVF-2	none
Back LCD Panel	2.7	2.7	3.0	3.0	3.0	3.0
Battery-type	BP-DC8	BP-DC8	BP-DC8	BP-DC8	BP-DC8	BP-DC8
Memory card	SDHC	SDXC	SDXC	SDXC	SDXC	SDXC
Release date	2010	2012	2013	2014	2014	2016
Body color	Black Glay	Black Silver White Olive Paul Smith Daimaru Tokyo à la carte	Black Silver Tokyo station Nagoya Galeries Lafayette	Black Silver Maroon White Moncler	Titan	Black x Silver