• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon T2i advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

  • Less expensive
    $900 vs $2295 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Canon T2i

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 3.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon T2i
Pentax K-7
  • $692
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Pentax K-7

Leica X (Typ 113)
Pentax K-7
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Newer
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony A55

Canon T2i
Sony A55
  • $692
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A55

Leica X (Typ 113)
Sony A55
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony A55

Compared to Nikon D5100

Canon T2i
Nikon D5100
  • $692
  • APS-C
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Nikon D5100

Leica X (Typ 113)
Nikon D5100
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Higher max flash sync
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $650
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Canon T2i
Fujifilm X100T
  • $692
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)
Fujifilm X100T
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Canon T2i
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $692
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • External Mic Jack
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)
Leica X-U (Typ 113)
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight
  • $3495
  • APS-C
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

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