Leica Compact Camera: Which One I Should Buy

Very high build quality and top-of-the-range character: these are some of the qualities of a Leica compact camera: let’s see together which one I should buy!

Leica is the famous German company producing cameras, lenses, binoculars, telescopes and ophthalmic lenses. There is not much demand in the market because it does not produce many models, but only offers top of the range for each photography field. In this guide, we will go to see which Leica compact camera to buy.

Leica Compact Camera:

In choosing a compact, some fundamental factors are considered:

Sensor size: greater sensor size, the greater the performance (and the price).
ISO: most of the cameras have problems during the shots with very high ISO, in fact, they risk the appearance of digital noise.
Zoom: with a greater optical zoom, you will be able to frame distant subjects without losing quality.

Now let’s focus on choosing the Leica compact camera.

What immediately jumps to the eye is the build quality with which a camera of the German house is conceived: the materials are highly sought and are assembled by hand, which is why the models sold at a very high price and are not easily devalued.

Leica C-LUX (Typ 112)

The first product we want to talk about is the Leica C Typ 112 has a 1/1.7″ 12.1MP MOS sensor combined with a DC Vario-Summicron f/2-5.9 Lens which has a 28-200mm equivalent that allows a 7x optical zoom and reaches an ISO 25.600 value to shoot in any light condition.

The autofocus point 49 with face detection and continuous shots at 10fps let you not miss a single shot.

The videos are 5-axis stabilized and can be recorded in Full HD. Wi-Fi with NFC connectivity is not missing to be controlled remotely or share files. You can also see the recently launched the Leica C Lux with DC Vario-Elmar 24-360 mm with F3.3-6.4 lens, 20.1MP sensor, 4K video recording and it can be pre-ordered through the BHPhotovideo online store.

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

The second Leica compact camera has a 12.8 MP 4/3 MOS sensor on which a DC Vario-Summilux 10.9– 34 mm f/1.7–2.8/ASPH lens with a 24-75 mm focal length is mounted. It also reaches ISO 25,600 values and allows recording video in 4K resolution.

Do not miss the NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity to transfer photos and videos or to control the camera remotely, using the Leica Image Shuttle application.

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

This Leica compact camera is equipped with a 20.1MP 1″ MOS sensor combined with a DC Vario-Elmarit 9.1–146 mm f/2.8–4 ASPH lens with a 25-400 mm focal length, allows clear exposures and excellent detail.

The burst of shots is 12fps and the 49-point lightning-fast autofocus needs 0.2s at the maximum telephoto setting and 0.11s in wide-angle mode.

It is also possible to record videos in 4K resolution, the electronic viewfinder is well defined and the Wi-Fi module is present.

Leica Q (Typ 116)

At the first glance, it is easy to understand that this Leica Q camera is a product for professionals.

It integrates a 24MP Full Frame CMOS sensor combined with a 28 mm Summilux lens that reaches ISO 50,000 values, giving very bright shots.

Shooting does not reach 4K, but you can easily record in Full HD at 60fps. 49 autofocus points work very well, and you can also focus on the 3-inch touchscreen.

To top it all off, there are NFC and Wi-Fi.

Leica SL (Typ 601)

This mirrorless body is made for the professional photography: a 24MP Full Frame CMOS sensor reaches ISO 50,000 values and allows you to rely on the image quality of the 35 mm format.

This SL has one of the fastest autofocus systems: from macro to infinity in less than 0.1s.

Being a respectable mirrorless, it allows you to record videos in 4K resolution and is compatible with about 150 objectives.

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