leica announces compact X vario camera

leica announces compact X vario cameraall images courtesy leica camera AG

leica camera AG has announced the release of their latest compact digital camera known as the ‘X vario’. boasting a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, the device packs a 3.0 inch LCD screen within an aluminum and magnesium enclosure. wrapped in leather trim, the camera utilizes a fixed 28-70mm format lens (35 mm equivalent) with an aperture range of f/3.5-6.4 and ISO of 100-12,500. in addition to its photo-taking capabilities, the ‘x vario’ captures 1080p and 720p video at 30 fps (60 fps at 720p).

front 3/4 view with 28-70mm lens attachment 

rear screen detail and dial view 

top view with 28-70mm lens attachment

construction detail 

3/4 view dials and controls 

top view dials and controls

photo specifications:

max resolution: 4928 x 3272effective pixels: 16.2 megapixelssensor type: CMOSsensor size: APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)ISO: 100 – 12500 (25600 with boost)screen size: 3.0 inchesshutter speed: 1/2000 sec – 30 seccontinuous drive: 3 or 5 fps

video specifications:

format: MPEG-4, H.264 speaker: monomicrophone: stereoresolution: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)