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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 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
  • Released April 2015
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Also referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Replaced the Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the XC10 (1") and Q2 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was revealed 4 years before the Q2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XC10 grades vs the Q2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica Q2

 XC10 Q2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon XC10

 Q2 XC10 
ReleasedMarch 2019April 2015Newer by 47 months
Display resolution1040k1kSharper display (+1039k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica Q2

 XC10 Q2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 features outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XC10 versus the Q2.

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Q2 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and Q2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Leica Q2 will provide more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged XC10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Leica Q2
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect focusing
MP count low (12MP)
does not have RAW format
88
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography factors
Leica Q2 Street photography factors
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
provides focus by touch
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (718g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
78
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery (370 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Leica Q2
43
provides focus by touch
fairly wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW format
80
has manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Leica Q2
 Canon XC10Leica Q2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon XC10 Leica Q2
Also called - Type No. 4889
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-08 2019-03-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 20000 50000
Lowest native ISO 160 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 718 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2491
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,599 $4,985