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Leica T vs Leica X1: read noise comparison

Input-referred read noise at base ISO: Leica T 12.5 e⁻ (ISO 100), Leica X1 7.6 e⁻ (ISO 200).

Leica T

The Leica T was measured at 8 ISO settings from ISO 100 to ISO 12800. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.

At base ISO (100) read noise is 2.01 DN, or 12.5 electrons at the sensor. From ISO 6400 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise. Full well at base ISO is about 25,432 electrons; unity gain is around ISO 620.

Leica X1

The Leica X1 was measured at 6 ISO settings from ISO 100 to ISO 3200. Values are Bill Claff's (Photons to Photos) direct measurements from raw files.

At base ISO (200) read noise is 2.11 DN, or 7.6 electrons at the sensor. From ISO 200 up the camera is effectively ISO-invariant: raising ISO further doesn't meaningfully lower shadow noise. Full well at base ISO is about 14,697 electrons; unity gain is around ISO 720.

Leica T vs Leica X1 read noise table

ISOLeica TLeica X1
1002.0142.346
2002.0002.114
4002.0993.580
8003.6307.260
16006.82114.520
320014.42030.065
640024.084–
1280050.213–

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Data: Photons to Photos · © William J. Claff