Canon XC10 vs Leica X2
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Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- No Video
- 36mm (F2.8) lens
- 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Leica X1
- Renewed by Leica X Vario
Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon XC10 and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and X2 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and X2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe XC10 was announced 2 years after the X2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the XC10 matches up versus the X2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Leica X2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica X2
XC10 | X2 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | May 2012 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon XC10
X2 | XC10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Crisper screen (+229k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica X2
XC10 | X2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Leica X2 has measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Canon XC10 and Leica X2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XC10 vs the X2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and X2 is 54 and 83 respectively.
Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and X2.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica X2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Leica X2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon XC10 | Leica X2 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-04-08 | 2012-05-10 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 20000 | 12500 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 36mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 30cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.8 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 pounds) | 345g (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 450 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,599 | $994 |