Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is relatively close but the XC10 (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was launched 7 months after the D-Lux Typ 109 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the XC10 scores against the D-Lux Typ 109 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The complete galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides outside 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) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 versus the D-Lux Typ 109.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and D-Lux Typ 109 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.