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Canon XC10 vs Leica X1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 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
  • Revealed April 2015
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Updated by Leica X2
Photography Glossary

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon XC10 and Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the X1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and X1 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was released 5 years later than the X1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the XC10 matches up against the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica X1

 XC10 X1 
IntroducedApril 2015December 2009More recent by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon XC10

 X1 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica X1

 XC10 X1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the XC10 versus the X1.

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and X1 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and X1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The XC10 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more modern XC10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon XC10
Portrait photography with Leica X1
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW support
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography features
Leica X1 Street photography features
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports touch focus
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (1,040g)
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography info
Leica X1 Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.8 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Leica X1
43
supports touch focus
relatively wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (1,040g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Leica X1
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Leica X1 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (1,040 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon XC10 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Leica X1
 Canon XC10Leica X1
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon XC10 Leica X1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-08 2009-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4272 x 2856
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 30cm
Crop factor 2.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,599 $1,495