Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Comparison

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Canon XC10

12 MP | 1″ (12.8 x 9.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Leica D-Lux Typ 109

13 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Canon and Leica. Canon XC10 was introduced to market in April 2015 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was launched in September 2014. There is only 6 months difference between XC10 and D-Lux Typ 109 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Canon XC10 has a 12.0MP 1-inch sensor whereas Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 13.0MP Four Thirds sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon XC10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-04-08

12MP - 1-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 20000

24-241 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

3.8 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

1040g. 125 x 102 x 122 mm

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-09-23

13MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor

ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)

24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

2760k dot Electronic viewfinder

11.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

405g. 118 x 66 x 55 mm

Also known as Typ 109

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was replaced by Leica D-Lux 7. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Canon XC10

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon XC10 over Leica D-Lux Typ 109

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Focal Length - Tele	241mm vs 75mm	166 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	10× vs 3.1×	more flexible focal coverage
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Reasons to choose Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over Canon XC10

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution	13 MP vs 12 MP	8% more pixels
Max ISO	25.600 vs 20.000	28% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	49 vs 9	40 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 1k dots	89317% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	11.0fps vs 3.8fps	7.2 fps faster
Weight	405 g vs 1040 g	635 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	1.70 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	17.71µm² vs 10.24µm²	72% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage

Common Weaknesses of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon XC10 has external dimensions of 125 x 102 x 122 mm (4.92 x 4.02 x 4.8″) and weighs 1040 g (2.29 lb / 36.68 oz) (including batteries). Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17″) and weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 36mm shorter and 67mm thinner than Canon XC10.

Comparison image of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109.

Comparison image of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109.

Top View Comparison image of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is significantly lighter (635g ) than the Canon XC10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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XC10

D-Lux Typ 109

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Thickness Comparison

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XC10

D-Lux Typ 109

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon XC10 nor Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Canon XC10 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XC10.

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109: Sensor Comparison

Canon XC10 has a 12.0MP 1-inch (12.8 x 9.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC DV5 processor. On the other hand, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 13.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the XC10 and D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Cameras

As seen above, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 1.8x Larger sensor area than Canon XC10. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon XC10 features a 24-241 mm F2.8-5.6 10× zoom lens whereas Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 3.1× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is faster than Canon XC10 at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon XC10 has 166mm longer reach than the Leica D-Lux Typ 109. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XC10

D-Lux Typ 109

Widest - Canon G1 X II

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Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XC10

D-Lux Typ 109

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

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Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XC10

D-Lux Typ 109

Fastest - Leica Q

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Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XC10

D-Lux Typ 109

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

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What types of Photography are Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon XC10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Average sized 1″ (12.8 x 9.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon XC10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (12.8 x 9.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon XC10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
241 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.8fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
75 mm Tele Lens
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Canon XC10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
10.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (12.8 x 9.6 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
1040g
Body Thickness 122mm
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
405g
Body Thickness 55mm
3.1X Optical Zoom
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Canon XC10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (12.8 x 9.6 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon XC10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon XC10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 scores compare:

Canon XC10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #43 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #407 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #21 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #220 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon XC10 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon XC10 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon XC10	Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Brand	Canon	Leica
Announced	2015-04-08	2014-09-23
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	1-inch	Four Thirds
Dimensions	12.8 x 9.6 mm	17.3 x 13 mm
Area	122.88mm²	224.90mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4112 x 3088
Max Native Light sensitivity	20,000 ISO	25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	160 ISO	200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-241 mm (10×)	24-75 mm (3.1×)
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.6	F1.7-2.8
Macro Focus Range	8cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	2,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash	7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	3.8 fps	11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	XF-AVC, H.264	MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	1040g	405g
Dimensions	125 x 102 x 122mm	118 x 66 x 55mm
Battery Life	n/a	300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction