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Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
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Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the XC10 (1") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the XC10 matches up against the D-Lux 7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 XC10 D-Lux 7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Canon XC10

 D-Lux 7 XC10 
AnnouncedNovember 2018April 2015Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution1240k1kClearer display (+1239k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux 7

 XC10 D-Lux 7 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 offers external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 7 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XC10 versus the D-Lux 7.

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and D-Lux 7 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and D-Lux 7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older XC10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 7
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
low resolution (12MP)
does not have RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography factors
Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography factors
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports focus by touch
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (1,040g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography advice
43
supports focus by touch
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (1,040 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have RAW files
76
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,040 grams)
37
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux 7
 Canon XC10Leica D-Lux 7
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon XC10 Leica D-Lux 7
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-08 2018-11-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 20000 25600
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1800 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.8fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,599 $1,193