Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon XC10
| Q2 | XC10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2019 |  | April 2015 | Newer by 47 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1k | Sharper display (+1039k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica Q2
| XC10 | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Q2 is 54 and 61 respectively.
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.
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q2 Specifications
| Canon XC10 | Leica 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 |