Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the XC10 (1") and Q3 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was launched 9 years prior to the Q3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XC10 matches up versus the Q3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Leica Q3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the XC10 compared to the Q3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Q3 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and Q3.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XC10 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica Q3 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 48 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older XC10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.