Canon XC10 vs Leica Q
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Revealed April 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Yes Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Also referred to as Typ 116
- Refreshed by Leica Q2
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On this page, we will be matching up the Canon XC10 versus Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Q (24MP) and the XC10 (1") and Q (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XC10 was released 2 months earlier than the Q and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XC10 matches up against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon XC10 vs Leica Q Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Leica Q. The complete galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Leica Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica Q
| XC10 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon XC10
| Q | XC10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1k | Sharper screen (+1039k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica Q
| XC10 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | June 2015 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon XC10 vs Leica Q Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Leica Q has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon XC10 versus Leica Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XC10 versus the Q.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and Q is 54 and 63 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and Q.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Leica Q will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q Specifications
| Canon XC10 | Leica Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon XC10 | Leica Q |
| Also Known as | - | Typ 116 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-04-08 | 2015-06-10 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC DV5 | Maestro II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 122.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 20000 | 50000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 17cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | XF-AVC, 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1040g (2.29 pounds) | 640g (1.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2221 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LP-E6N | BP-DC12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,599 | $4,300 |