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Canon 10D vs Leica X1

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • Refreshed by Canon 20D
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Refreshed by Leica X2
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Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 10D and Leica X1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and X1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 10D was unveiled 7 years earlier than the X1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 10D matches up against the X1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Leica X1

 10D X1 

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon 10D

 X1 10D 
RevealedDecember 2009March 2003More modern by 81 months
Screen dimension2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k118kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Leica X1

 10D X1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D offers outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Leica X1 has measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 10D and the X1.

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 10D and X1 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and X1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica X1 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography details
Leica X1 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography advice
Leica X1 Street photography advice
51
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (306g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 10D
Sports photography with Leica X1
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 10D
Travel photography with Leica X1
41
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 10D
Vlogging with Leica X1
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Leica X1
 Canon EOS 10DLeica X1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS 10D Leica X1
Category Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2003-03-31 2009-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 4272 x 2856
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 30cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 pounds) 306g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,900 $1,495