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Canon XC10 vs Leica X2

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(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
Leica X2
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Leica X2

 XC10 X2 
ReleasedApril 2015May 2012More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon XC10

 X2 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Leica X2

 XC10 X2 
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).

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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.

Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and X2 is 54 and 83 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography factors
Leica X2 Portrait photography factors
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography advice
Leica X2 Street photography advice
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
boasts touch to focus
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon XC10
Sports photography with Leica X2
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (450 CIPA)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon XC10
Travel photography with Leica X2
43
boasts touch to focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery power (450 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Leica X2
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
does not have RAW format
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica X2 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,040 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon XC10 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Leica X2
 Canon XC10Leica X2
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