Leica C vs Canon EOS M10

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Leica C vs Canon EOS M10

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica C Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M10 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M10 conclusion.

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Differences

Leica C advantages over Canon EOS M10

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Lighter weight
195g vs 301g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Leica C

Less expensive
$600 vs $699 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark C test data on DxO Mark

753 vs 193 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica C.
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User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Leica C

Canon S100

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica C vs Canon S100

Canon EOS M10

Canon S100

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon S110

Leica C

Canon S110

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Leica C vs Canon S110

Canon EOS M10

Canon S110

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon S110

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Leica C

Panasonic LF1

$699
1/1.7 inch

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic LF1

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic LF1

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic LF1

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Leica C

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica C vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Leica C

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica C vs Fujifilm X-A1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-A1

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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