Leica X1

[Jannie]

Whoa expensive, I remember reading about it a while ago but didn't realize it might have a larger censor than say the G11, am I right there APSH, doesn't that put it near to a 1.5 crop, that's pretty incredible for a point and shoot but isn't that what the 4/3rds are basically?

So, does anyone know if this is very good?

And is Canon coming out with a camera in this arena?

[Kevan]

dpreview's conclusion, particularly the con's hammers this camera.

The struggle within me continues whether I step up to a big boy dslr or keep close to my promise in keeping it small and buy a 4/3rds instead. I've so enjoyed the G experience.

[denncald]

You might find this review of some interest. I found it while researching a possible purchase of a Sigma DP2/DP1. I ended up ordering a G11 instead - still waiting for it to arrive.

http://www.neutralday.com/leica-x1-vs-sigma-dp2-two-photographers-compacts-compared/

You may also want to browse the types of photos taken with the Leica X1 (http://fiveprime.org/flickr_hvmnd.cgi?search_type=Tags&photo_number=50&photo_type=250&noform=t&quicksearch=1&sort=Interestingness&textinput=leica%2Cx1&.submit=Search+Tags). There are more snapshot type images than the creative types I see posted for a G11. However, that may mean folks that have it tend to use it as a light carry everywhere camera, and not really in to taking time for creative shots?

Dennis

[Jannie]

Hmmm, doesn't look like anything that isn't covered by better choices. Still want to believe Canon's going to get into this market.