Leica M10 has a
24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro II processor. On the other hand, Canon 1D X II has a
20.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Dual DIGIC 6+ processor.
Below you can see the M10 and 1D X MII sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica M10 and Canon 1D X II Cameras
Leica M10 and Canon 1D X II have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. It scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Leica M10 and Canon 1D X II sensors have been tested by DxO and the results show that 1D X MII has a better overall score of 88, 2 points higher compared to M10's score of 86.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Leica M10
86
24.4 bits
13.3 Evs
2133 ISO
Canon 1D X II
88
24.1 bits
13.5 Evs
3207 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Leica M10
or the
Canon 1D X II ,
including hyperfocal distance.
