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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 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
  • Launched April 2015
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Succeeded the Leica Q2
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica Q3

 XC10 Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Canon XC10

 Q3 XC10 
ReleasedMay 2023April 2015More recent by 98 months
Display resolution1843k1kSharper display (+1842k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica Q3

 XC10 Q3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 size comparison

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

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography factors
Leica Q3 Portrait photography factors
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
has no RAW format
90
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
amazing megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon XC10
Street photography with Leica Q3
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
offers focus by touch
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (100,000)
heavier than average in class (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Leica Q3
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.8 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
86
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
image stabilization
amazing megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
Leica Q3 Travel photography factors
43
offers focus by touch
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
amazing megapixels (60 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average in class (743g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography advice
Leica Q3 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
has no RAW format
81
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
amazing megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q3 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,040g)
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detection focus
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (743 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Leica Q3
 Canon XC10Leica Q3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon XC10 Leica Q3
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-08 2023-05-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 20000 100000
Lowest native ISO 160 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7
Macro focus range 8cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dot 1,843 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.79x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 120 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/500 secs
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) C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 8192x4320
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 743 grams (1.64 pounds)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,599 $5,999