Canon 400D vs Leica X1
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Canon 400D vs Leica X1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
- Launched October 2006
- Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
- Replaced the Canon 350D
- Later Model is Canon 450D
(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
- Newer Model is Leica X2
Canon 400D vs Leica X1 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 400D and Leica X1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the X1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 400D was unveiled 4 years prior to the X1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the 400D grades against the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 400D vs Leica X1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 400D and Leica X1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 400D Gallery and Leica X1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Leica X1
400D | X1 |
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Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon 400D
X1 | 400D | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | October 2006 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 400D and Leica X1
400D | X1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon 400D vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 400D offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Leica X1 has sizing of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Canon 400D and Leica X1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 400D versus the X1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and X1 is 69 and 89 respectively.
Canon 400D vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and X1.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica X1 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 400D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon 400D vs Leica X1 Specifications
Canon EOS 400D | Leica X1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS 400D | Leica X1 |
Other name | EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2006-10-14 | 2009-12-18 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4272 x 2856 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 30cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 556 grams (1.23 lbs) | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 664 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $600 | $1,495 |