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Canon M10 vs Leica Q2

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced March 2019
  • Also referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
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Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M10 versus Leica Q2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The M10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Q2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M10 scores vs the Q2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Leica Q2

 M10 Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon M10

 Q2 M10 
AnnouncedMarch 2019October 2015More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Canon M10 and Leica Q2

 M10 Q2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M10 versus Leica Q2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 and the Q2.

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and Q2 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and Q2.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica Q2 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography advice
Leica Q2 Portrait photography advice
69
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
87
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M10
Street photography with Leica Q2
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (255 shots)
78
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Leica Q2 Travel photography advice
74
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (255 shots)
70
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors in class (718 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography details
Leica Q2 Landscape photography details
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (255 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging highlights
Leica Q2 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (718g)
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Canon M10 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Leica Q2
 Canon EOS M10Leica Q2
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M10 Leica Q2
Alternate name - Type No. 4889
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2019-03-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Available lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.6 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lb) 718 grams (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.5
DXO Low light score 753 2491
Other
Battery life 255 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $4,985