Canon 1000D vs Leica TL
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Canon 1000D vs Leica TL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Launched July 2008
- Other Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Replacement is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Announced November 2016
- Newer Model is Leica TL2

Canon 1000D vs Leica TL Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1000D vs Leica TL, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 1000D was announced 9 years prior to the TL and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1000D grades vs the TL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1000D vs Leica TL Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D & Leica TL. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Leica TL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Leica TL
1000D | TL |
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Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Canon 1000D
TL | 1000D | |||
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Announced | November 2016 | ![]() | July 2008 | Fresher by 101 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Leica TL
1000D | TL | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon 1000D vs Leica TL Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Leica TL has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1000D vs Leica TL in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1000D versus the TL.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and TL is 70 and 85 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and TL.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica TL to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 1000D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon 1000D vs Leica TL Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Leica TL | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Leica TL |
Other name | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2008-07-22 | 2016-11-08 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12500 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 326 | 4 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lbs) | 384 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 400 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $160 | $1,009 |