Leica X1 review

Is this the compact camera enthusiasts have been begging for?

Leica X1
There's no questioning the X1's good looks

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Leica X1 review: Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS sensor, 12.9MP total, 12.2MP effective
Lens Lecia Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH
Memory SD, SDHC, internal memory approx. 50MB.
Viewfinder none (optional optical viewfinder available)
LCD Screen 2.7in TFT, 230,000dots
Video resolution n/a
ISO range ISO 100-3200
Focus modes 1-point, 1-point High speed, 11-point, 11-point High speed, Spot, Face Detection
Max burst rate 3fps
Shutter speeds 30-1/2000sec.
Weight 286g (without battery), 306g (with battery)
Dimensions 124 x 32 x 59.5mm
Power supply BP-DC8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied)