结论

优点 Conclusion - Pros
画质优异，至少raw格式 Excellent image quality - at least in raw
高感目前来说在小dc里最好 Best high-ISO performance of any compact camera, bar none
Reliable metering and exposure
对焦和快门都非常安静 Extremely quiet in operation (AF and shutter)
简单明了的操作，主要指中古时代的快门速度和光圈调节 Straightforward control layout with analogue-style shutter speed and aperture dials 手动对焦呢？
虽然个子不大，还算有点儿小肌肉 Good quality build, but still relatively small and lightweight
加上外接取景器，操作就圆满了 Well-integrated operation with external optical viewfinder
价钱包含了lightroom Price includes copy of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 你愿意付这笔钱吗？

缺点 Conclusion - Cons

自动对焦极其谨慎，无出其右 Autofocus distinctly slower than most
电池寿命相当低调 Unimpressive battery life
摆脱了手动对焦的束缚 Accurate manual focus impossible (lens stops down uncontrollably)
无需费神暗光下的操作（自动对焦给你留出了足够的思考时间，液晶显示刷新的间隙可以给你自己准备一杯咖啡） Low light operation relatively poor (very slow AF and screen refresh rate)
不必费心看直方图，有时候会彻底摆脱其束缚 Live histogram unreliable, disappears when setting exposure compensation
感光度只在细节显示模式下才有，自动感光则根本不显示，省得你从艺术上分心 ISO only visible in detailed display mode; Auto ISO doesn't show selected value at all
需要静心才能体会自动状态下快门那份宁静 Click stops for control dial 'A' positions not positive enough (particularly on the shutter speed dial)
jpg时刻为你准备好 No DNG only option (must record a JPEG as well)
拒绝扫射的自动刹车功能 Camera locks up completely when buffer is full shooting raw
防抖只留给玩jpg的菜鸟 Electronic image stabilization of limited usefulness (only works in JPEG mode)
保留了纯真质朴的jpeg画质 Unrefined JPEG image quality
低速回放让您关注创作本身 Playback mode slow and unresponsive
非常尊贵 Very expensive

Overall conclusion
From the moment you pick up the Leica X1, it's a camera you want to love. So much about it is just 'right' - not just the feat of squeezing a relatively large APS-C sensor into a compact body, but also the lovely design and the fluid, intuitive analogue-style exposure controls. It's one of those tactile objects that simply begs to be picked up and used, and its silent operation means you can shoot with it in situations when a DSLR would be unacceptably intrusive. For those who like to frame using an optical viewfinder (rather than the LCD or an electronic finder) it works particularly well, with those top plate dials and the AF confirm light beside the hot shoe - indeed a great deal of thought has clearly gone into this aspect of its operation.

In terms of design and control layout the X1 is difficult to fault - it follows in a long tradition of pared-down Leica simplicity, giving users only the controls they need, and making them readily accessible. All major functions have their own dedicated button, so changing such things as ISO, white balance, and focus mode is quick and straightforward. The shutter speed and aperture dials positively beg you to take control of the camera and shoot in manual, encouraging experimentation and creativity in exposure.

Once you really start to use the camera, though, its shortcomings become clear. Our major criticism of the X1 has to be its operational speed, and it's primarily the autofocus that's likely to frustrate most when you're actually taking pictures. Of course the X1's AF is much faster than an M9's, but it can't keep up with any decent modern compact, and is much, much slower than the likes of the GF1.

Of course how much this will matter depends entirely on what you shoot - landscapes on the whole don't run off while you're focusing in the way small children tend to - and slow AF can be mitigated by old tricks such as pre-focusing or scale focusing anyway. But truth be told the X1 is best suited to slightly slower, more considered shooting, and is not the best camera for spontaneous grab shots, especially when the light has faded and its AF really begins to struggle.

In many other aspects of operation, the X1 also lags in speed - for example writing files to card, browsing through images in playback, or merely turning off. And while continuous shooting is pretty quick, writing a burst of raw files to card leaves the camera locked up and unable to shoot - compounded by the fact that you have no option but to record an accompanying JPEG as well. For anyone used to the responsiveness of a modern DSLR (or indeed high-end compact) this can easily become a source of frustration. The X1 simply makes you wait for it to finish whatever it's doing a bit more than we've become accustomed to, and feels a generation behind its peers in this regard.

Image Quality
The X1's image quality is excellent when shooting in raw, but not for the first time with a Leica, somewhat let down by the JPEGs. So if you're looking for a small camera which produces top notch out-of-camera JPEGs even in low light, it's not your best choice - especially considering the excellence of the Olympus E-P1's output. The sheer quality of the X1's DNG files, though, does mean that they will stand up to extensive post-processing very well (certainly far better than those from small-sensor compacts). Indeed it seems fair to say that the X1 has (by some measure) the best raw image quality of any small camera, especially at high ISOs. In this regard it's important not to overlook the value that the inclusion of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom in the price of the camera adds to the overall package - it makes working with raw files a pleasure.

The lens is, as we'd expect from a Leica, very good indeed, and capable of exceptional results at optimum apertures (F5.6 - F8), easily providing all the detail the sensor can record. At larger apertures it's still very sharp in the center, but falls off a little towards the corners - however for the kind of situations where you'll be using F2.8, this may well not be pictorially relevant. You do have to look out for flare from oblique light sources, but for anyone who likes to work just with a 35mm-equivalent prime, it's highly unlikely to disappoint.

Who's it for?
There's no doubt that the X1 has to be seen as a serious photographic tool - despite the cute good looks, this really isn't an upmarket fully automatic point-and-shoot, or even some kind of D-Lux 4 upgrade. It's therefore best-suited to experienced users who need a near-silent, discreet camera that can deliver SLR-quality images even in relatively low light - or simply the highest possible image quality in a small light package.

Therefore the X1 is really a camera for serious photographers, professional or advanced amateur, who fully understand the compromises they'll be making in terms of operational speed (not to mention being limited to a fixed semi-wideangle lens), and can accept them in exchange for that excellent image quality and silent operation.

Conclusion
The biggest problem when drawing a final conclusion on the X1 is of course the typical Leica price tag - this is the most expensive compact camera on the market by a huge margin. It faces strong competition too, with the availability now of other, more flexible small cameras (namely the Panasonic GF1 and the Olympus Pen twins) at a significantly lower price level. These Micro Four Thirds cameras are all faster and more responsive in use, and of course have the advantage that they can be fitted with an array of different lenses. Particularly relevant to this comparison is the excellent Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH, which negates one of the X1's greatest strengths - its high ISO image quality - by gathering a stop and a half more light than the X1's F2.8 Elmarit. This allows a GF1 user to set at least a stop lower ISO at any given light level, equalizing out the difference between the sensors; and for static subjects at least, an Olympus owner can take advantage of in-body image stabilization to use a lower ISO still.

So what, if not low-light image quality, is left in favor of spending $2000 on the X1? The traditional-style control layout will certainly appeal very strongly to some, the near-silent leaf-shutter can be a distinct advantage over the louder focal-plane shutters in the Micro Four Thirds cameras for some uses, and the lighter weight isn't to be totally dismissed. No doubt for some users these advantages will be sufficient reason to buy, but for the vast majority of photographers, it's impossible not to conclude that, despite the X1's charms, a Pen or a GF1 would be a more sensible option.

打分（满分10分）

做工 Build quality 9.0
人体工程学 Ergonomics & handling 9.0，手柄还要另配，也能算9.0？人跟人的手的确不一样~~
性能 Features 7.5，只能说一般
画质 Image quality 9.0
光学 Optics 8.5，徕卡？！
表现 Performance (speed) 7.5
价值 Value 7.0，啊哦~~

最后结论

推荐 Recommended 不是高度推荐

lz结论，适合绅士，不适合劳动人民和完美主义者或者技术狂

翻译得能笑死人啊

无需费神暗光下的操作（自动对焦给你留出了足够的思考时间，液晶显示刷新的间隙可以给你自己准备一杯咖啡） Low light operation relatively poor (very slow AF and screen refresh rate

楼主称得上是翻译家

谢谢鼓励，本来应该更加认真，至少另几篇也可以这样的，但是忙着看电视，就更粗的copy & paste了。

今天给我的无敌兔配了个原厂电池，很高兴，记在这里，小小庆祝一下~~


谢谢鼓励~~

x1也挺令我失望的，除了失望，还是失望。开始关注m4/3了。感觉gh-1挺好的，就是有点贵，有点大，那个价钱和体积，宁可上个d90 + 18-200了。等等看gf后续产品会怎么样...

楼主翻译的很有趣。
看了最新评测，正式开始考虑m43了。白期待那么久了，严谨的德国人就做出这么个金玉其外的东西来- - X系列任重道远啊

顶楼主。评书式的翻译风格，我喜欢！

我也不喜欢理光这个牌子，可是，我还是买了个grd2玩，当时实在是选择不多。用了几年下来，觉得理光也还算实在，每次升级都提供些新鲜功能~~

无奈，画质太差。徕卡很堕落。

我也想要个小型化机身，24、28、35都挺好~~

我对理光没好感。
对徕卡的数码产品也没啥好感，完全没有了徕卡的风格。
cns的单反估计还挺赚钱吧，还不舍得割掉这个巨大的利益来源。
我喜欢小型化的机身。至于镜头，对我来说，小广角和标头就够用了，其他镜头不是必需的。其实小型化机身的对焦速度无所谓（别太慢就行，contax G2的速度就行），关键是机身可靠，镜头体积和素质说得过去，操控合理，而且有光学取景器可供选择。

是啊，时间还短，c、n、s、pentax都没有加入，徕卡、理光都各自搞了别的东西，还是太小众了。

我期待镜头能齐全一些。
另外，不要半途而废，别干两三年突然放弃了。
还有就是松下和奥巴虽然卡口一样，但是还是担心兼容性问题。

谢谢鼓励~~

我一直想要一个方便随身带着，又有一定画质，操作也比较方便的机器。自己的grd操作很方便，单画质，特别是iso200以上就不能用了。dp1骂声不断，显然做工不咋的。松下的几个m4/3挺贵的，操作也不知道怎么样。等得太久，已经变态，不会好好说人话了~~

原来看到这个结论，贴出来，现在想把这些类似的机器都收集全了，贴出来，给同等省点事吧~~

结论：gf-1

优点 Conclusion - Pros
Superb resolution, excellent overall image quality up to ISO 1600
Stunning raw output
Reliable exposure and focus and generally reliable white balance
Excellent build quality & great screen
Surprisingly good handling, fun and easy to use
Very compact design
Intuitive user-interface that combines compact and DSLR features
Large number of external controls including a very useful 'push-and-turn' dial
Fast contrast detect Auto Focus (on par with entry level DSLRs)
Lots of cool features (subject tracking, shutter speed simulation, movable live-histogram)
Built-in flash and optional viewfinder
iAuto mode works well - novice users should get decent results in 'point and shoot' mode
HD video mode (though audio features pretty basic)
Choice of two excellent kit lenses (zoom and pancake)
Highly customizable - custom modes and many user-definable options and parameters
Lens stabilization system very effective (but not all lenses have it)
Comprehensive software package included

Conclusion - Cons
Dynamic range and high ISO output not quite as good as best in class (including Olympus E-P1)
JPEG output nowhere near as good as it could be - shoot raw for best results
Default settings don't produce particularly appealing (JPEG) color
Flash is very weak
No in-body IS (and 20mm pancake not stabilized)
Autofocus doesn't work with all legacy Four Thirds lenses
Still a very limited range of dedicated lenses
Orientation sensor uses lens IS system (so no automatic rotation of images shot with the 20mm or any other lens that doesn't have an IS module)
Optional viewfinder is expensive (and could be smaller)
Shutter lag long compared to an SLR (but good compared to a compact)

Overall conclusion
Reviewing cameras day in day out (in my case for well over a decade) whilst retaining at least some of the love of photography that got us here in the first place can be quite a challenge, and a good measure of how much we've engaged with - enjoyed - a particular model is the number of gallery shots we've taken with it in the month or so that each review takes.

In the case of the GF1 I think I set a new personal record, shooting well over 3000 pictures, way above the 800-1200 or so we'd normally consider to be more than enough to get under the skin of a camera. I'm not saying they were all winning shots, just that the GF1 is a camera that simply cries out to be used and, for this occasionally jaded user at least, puts the fun back into photography. Another clue as to how much we liked the GF1 is that people in the office have actually been shelling out their own money to buy them, something almost unheard of in an office with cupboards full of all the latest cameras.

To be honest, with the kit zoom attached the GF1 makes little sense (the Olympus collapsible lens is a lot more in keeping with the camera body size); it's only a little more pocketable than the G1 (which - movies aside - is a considerably more practical camera). But once you attach the wonderful 20mm F1.7 pancake it becomes something special; an unobtrusive creative tool that you can carry anywhere, and one that's capable of superb photographic results.

When I started using the GF1 I didn't think I'd use the 20mm F1.7 that much (too many years using zooms), but once attached I rarely took it off. The 40mm equivalent focal length is both restrictive and yet surprisingly liberating from a creative point of view, and took me back to my earliest days of photography using a Pentax Spotmatic with a single 50mm lens. And you can stick it on a wrist strap and basically carry it with you wherever you go.

Inevitably the GF1 will be compared to the Olympus E-P1 (which, it has to be said, has much the same appeal), and, as covered in this review, there's no clear winner. The E-P1 has undeniably cute retro styling, overall has the edge in JPEG image quality, offers in-body stabilization and can autofocus pretty much any Four Thirds lens (albeit very slowly). But for us the GF1's more reliable metering and AF systems, superb lens quality, focus speed, optional electronic viewfinder and built-in flash swing it. User interface and handling is a pretty personal thing; we preferred elements of the Olympus system (the control panel, for one), but we found the GF1 more logical (and far less prone to accidental settings changes - the curse of all small-bodied cameras).

Image Quality
JPEG image quality is good, though I think most users would prefer the Olympus E-P1's punchier output and appealing colors. By comparison the GF1 (at its default settings) produces relatively muted and subtle output that's well suited to post processing but possibly lacks the immediate appeal of most entry-level SLRs (switching to Dynamic mode soon fixes that). At a pixel level it's good, but not great, and you'll need to switch to raw to really appreciate what the GF1 is capable of (and to see just how good the lenses and sensor are). High ISO (1600+) performance isn't quite as good as the best APS-C SLRs (or even the Olympus E-P1), but it's not far off, and is mostly down to poor JPEG processing.

适合谁？Who's it for?

g1、gh1和gf1都挑不起大梁，但做副机还成。推荐用20mm镜头。As the heart of an extensive interchangeable lens kit the GF1 has a hard time competing with a true SLR or, for that matter, the G1 or (if you want video and have deep pockets) the GH1. It makes little sense when used with long zooms, and the superb viewfinder and flip out screen sported by its siblings make them considerably more versatile shooting tools. But as a second camera - be it as part of an existing Four Thirds/Micro Four Thirds system or as a compliment to a larger APS-C kit - it is incredibly easy to recommend - especially with the 20mm lens.

iauto模式，更准确的测光、对焦，使新手比用o记e-p1更容易拍出好片子，基本上可以指哪拍哪儿。Crucially, although you get the best results from the GF1 by shooting raw (and you'll need to fiddle with a few parameters to get the most appealing JPEGs), it's a lot, lot easier for novice users to get good pictures out of it than the E-P1. The iAuto mode rarely gets much wrong, with very reliable metering and fast, accurate focus, and its perfectly possible to just point and shoot, if that's all you want from a camera. It might only look like a few milliseconds, but the difference between the autofocus on the GF1 and the Olympus E-P1 feels like night and day when you're trying to get a shot; it's the difference between a transparent user experience and a frustrating one.

Conclusion

三种人适合买这个机器：想要一个比别的高端dc更好画质的人，因为体积、重量出门不愿意带入门单反的人，那些难弄的人，比如我。The market for a camera like the GF1 falls into three broad groups; those wanting a better quality alternative to a high end compact (such as the Canon G10), those wanting a more portable alternative to an entry-level SLR and those bitten so hard by the camera bug that they want something to fill the gap between their compact and SLR systems. Of the three it's the latter who will be most satisfied by the GF1, since they understand completely the compromises faced by anyone in the other two groups; the GF1 is larger and more expensive than any compact, and it can't match the speed or feature set of a similarly-priced SLR.

As mentioned above, with the excellent low-profile 20mm F1.7 lens attached the GF1 becomes a sublime thing that (if you can live without a zoom) genuinely fills the yawning gap twixt the worlds of compact cameras and SLRs. It's fast, fun, capable of stunning results in raw mode (and competitive results in JPEG mode), offers decent HD movie capture, and has enough features to satisfy even the most enthusiastic tweaker.

The camera hadn't left my side since I first picked it up until a recent flying visit to China with a heavy SLR kit, when I found myself missing the simple pleasure of the GF1 and pancake combination. We've said it before and we'll say it again; the GF1 (and Olympus E-P1) are the perfect manifestation of the smaller cameras cameras promised by Four Thirds since its inception, and Micro Four Thirds is one of the most exciting things to happen to this market for years.

Of course it's by no means perfect; the size and minimalist design inevitably impact somewhat on handling compared to an SLR (it really doesn't suit long lenses), Panasonic needs to work on its JPEG processing, and the electronic viewfinder, though welcome, is something of a compromise. I missed the G1/GH1's ability to display a status panel whilst using the viewfinder, and the automatic switching between viewfinder and screen, and I struggled to justify the expense (if you really want a viewfinder, buy a G1). I also wish the GF1 had a quieter shutter (like the E-P1 it clunks fairly loudly for such a small camera).

Overall though - and I guess you probably already know this - I really loved the GF1, and will find it very hard to return it when this review is finished, meaning that I may have to wipe the dust and cobwebs off my wallet and actually hand over my own hard earned cash for one. The Olympus E-P1 now has some very, very strong competition in the form of possibly the most engaging and enjoyable camera on the market today. A compromise, for sure, but a surprisingly happy one.

Detail (D-SLR)  Rating (out of 10)
Build quality 9.0
Ergonomics & handling 7.5
Features 9.0
Image quality 8.5
Performance (speed) 8.0
Value 8.5

隆重推荐 Highly Recommended，我比较有兴趣，就是觉得本地价格有点偏贵。

楼主的翻译是最出彩的地方~~

结论：dp2

优点 Conclusion - Pros
Excellent levels of detail in ISO 100 images (irrespective of pixel count)
Dynamic range comparable with its peers
镜头好 Good lens with only minimal distortion and little chromatic aberration
Attractive minimalist styling
做工好 Good build quality
界面（比dp1）大幅提高 Greatly improved user interface (though still has its foibles)
手动对焦可用，当然还不够带劲儿 Usable Manual Focus mode (it's not fantastic though)
Comprehensive range of accessories available (but no conversion lenses)
Optional live histogram and highlight warning in playback (which were missing from the DP1)
Powerful but slow RAW converter included

Conclusion - Cons
慢 Sluggish performance
jpeg不饱和，太平 Desaturated and 'flat' JPEG output
白平衡不咋地 Unreliable White Balance
Green and magenta tints to parts of many images
Continuous mode only allows four shots per burst (three in RAW)
暗光下自动对焦费力，外加没有自动对焦辅助光 Auto Focus struggles in low light (and there is no AF help light)
iso800以上画质骤降 Image quality drops sharply above ISO 800
Lens a little prone to flare (using the optional lens hood helps)
Low resolution screen that is also prone to reflections and smearing
Low refresh rate results in slightly jerky live preview image
Black writing on black buttons hardly legible
电池一般 Battery life not great
内闪太弱，闪光不准确，回电慢 Underpowered Flash, slightly unreliable flash exposure and slow flash recycling
Low quality video recording
Cannot simultaneously shoot separate RAW and JPEG files

Overall conclusion
The DP1 was a difficult camera to review - resolutely niche in its outlook, it was a brave, if not wholly successful, attempt to do something that no large manufacturer seemed willing to risk. We tried to give Sigma credit for taking that risk and producing an interesting, if distinctly esoteric, product. Sadly, we're not in a position to be much more glowing about the DP2, not because it isn't a better camera - it is and Sigma deserve a lot of praise for the improvements that have been made - but because it now has comparatively mainstream competition.

Which to an extent shouldn't take away from the DP2, since most people don't buy a camera and all its competitors - they use the product they've bought in isolation. And, in a strange way, the DP2's awkwardness as a photographic tool may even endear it to some people. The challenge of conquering the camera and the post-processing techniques necessary to get the beautiful images it's capable of will undoubtedly hold a certain appeal for some. And it is a camera capable of producing some great images. Despite the low nominal resolution suggested by its pixel count, the DP2 can capture astonishing levels of fine detail that are comparable with some of the better 12MP bayer designs. And, although the color rendition in JPEGs tends to rather flat and unsaturated, some nice results can be pulled out of the RAW files.

There are, of course, people who will gladly stand on hillsides at dawn with medium format film cameras in the name of image quality and if you're someone with that level of commitment to the cause, then you might find a place in your heart for the DP2. Its excellent rendering of fine detail, such as foliage probably means that it will be landscape shooters who will get the most out of this camera; despite its small size, the need for careful exposure and patience does lend itself more to static subjects than 'street' photography. To be fair to Sigma, the DP2 puts right a lot of things that the DP1 got wrong: the interface is more sensible arranged, features such as a live histogram have been added though sadly it's not noticeably faster.

However, the arrival in the 'small camera, big sensor' sector of the likes of Panasonic and Olympus - companies with a great deal of experience at making polished, mass-market products - you need to be determined to be different if you're going to fall for the DP2. Because, lined-up next to their offerings, the DP2's interface is quirky, its metering has to be watched closely, every aspect of its use feels unresponsive and its white balance is inconsistent enough to pretty much enforce the use of RAW.

Because it's such a niche product, it almost doesn't make sense to recommend (or otherwise) the Sigma - you'll either decide it's the camera for you or you'll wonder why anyone would spend so much money on such a thing. Ultimately though, now you can buy, for not dissimilar money, a similarly small, interchangeable lens camera with a 1.5 stop faster 40mm-equivalent lens that is easier and faster to use, then you have to be utterly convinced by the concept of 'the Foveon look' to choose the Sigma. With its fixed focal length and unusual sensor the DP2's design was never going to be a product for the vast majority of people. Sadly though, its implementation and the appearance of slicker, more flexible products in the same market mean that it's not even a camera for the vast majority of keen photographers.

Detail Rating (out of 10)
Build quality 8.0
Ergonomics & handling 8.0
Features 7.5
Image quality 8.5
Optics 8.0
Performance (speed) 6.5
Value 7.5

最终结论

中上 above Average