Canon XC10 vs Leica X-U

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon XC10 and Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and X-U (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and X-U (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The XC10 was manufactured 9 months before the X-U and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XC10 grades against the X-U with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 & Leica X-U. The entire galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has proportions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon XC10 and Leica X-U in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the XC10 and the X-U.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and X-U is 54 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and X-U.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica X-U will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older XC10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.