Canon 10D vs Leica X1
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Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D and Leica X1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery and Leica X1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Leica X1
10D | X1 |
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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon 10D
X1 | 10D | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | March 2003 | More modern by 81 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Clearer screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Leica X1
10D | X1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon 10D and Leica X1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 10D and X1 is 56 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Canon 10D vs Leica X1 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Leica X1 | |
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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 |