Canon 100D vs Leica X1
The Canon EOS 100D (called Canon SL1 in some regions) and the Leica X1 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in March 2013 and September 2009. The 100D is a DSLR, while the X1 is a fixed lens compact. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 17.9 megapixels, whereas the Leica provides 12.2 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
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Canon 100D | Leica X1 | |
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Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | 36mm f/2.8 | |
17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | 12.2 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | no Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | ISO 100-3200 | |
Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder, LCD framing | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 2.7" LCD, 230k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
4.9 shutter flaps per second | 3 shutter flaps per second | |
380 shots per battery charge | 260 shots per battery charge | |
117 x 91 x 69 mm, 407 g | 124 x 60 x 32 mm, 306 g |
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 100D and the Leica X1? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 100D and the Leica X1 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The 100D can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the X1 is also available in two color-versions, but different ones (black, silver).



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Leica X1 is considerably smaller (30 percent) than the Canon 100D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 100D nor the X1 are weather-sealed.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the X1 has a lens built in, whereas the 100D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 100D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 100D gets 380 shots out of its LP-E12 battery, while the X1 can take 260 images on a single charge of its BP-DC8 power pack.
The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | 4.6 in | 3.6 in | 2.7 in | 14.4 oz | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Leica X1« | 4.9 in | 2.4 in | 1.3 in | 10.8 oz | 260 | n | Sep 2009 | 1,995 | - | Leica X1 | ||
Canon 4000D« » | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.0 in | 15.4 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 200D« » | 4.8 in | 3.7 in | 2.8 in | 16.0 oz | 650 | n | Jun 2017 | 549 | - | Canon 200D | ||
Canon 7D II« » | 5.9 in | 4.4 in | 3.1 in | 32.1 oz | 670 | Y | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 16.9 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 700D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.5 oz | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G16« » | 4.3 in | 3.0 in | 1.6 in | 12.6 oz | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 650D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.3 oz | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon M« » | 4.3 in | 2.6 in | 1.3 in | 10.5 oz | 230 | n | Jul 2012 | 599 | - | Canon M | ||
Canon 600D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.1 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Fujifilm X100« » | 5.0 in | 3.0 in | 2.1 in | 15.7 oz | 300 | n | Sep 2010 | 1,199 | - | Fujifilm X100 | ||
Leica D-LUX 6« » | 4.4 in | 2.7 in | 1.8 in | 10.5 oz | 330 | n | Sep 2012 | 699 | - | Leica D-LUX 6 | ||
Leica X2« » | 4.9 in | 2.7 in | 2.0 in | 12.2 oz | 450 | n | May 2012 | 1,995 | - | Leica X2 | ||
Leica D-LUX 5« » | 4.3 in | 2.6 in | 1.7 in | 9.6 oz | 400 | n | Sep 2010 | 699 | - | Leica D-LUX 5 | ||
Panasonic G6« » | 4.8 in | 3.3 in | 2.8 in | 13.8 oz | 340 | n | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Panasonic LX5« » | 4.3 in | 2.6 in | 1.7 in | 9.6 oz | 400 | n | Jul 2010 | 499 | - | Panasonic LX5 | ||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. |
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the X1 is 11 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (100D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Canon 100D offers a higher resolution of 17.9 megapixels, compared with 12.2 MP of the Leica X1. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.31μm versus 5.51μm for the X1). However, it should be noted that the 100D is much more recent (by 3 years and 6 months) than the X1, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.
The resolution advantage of the Canon 100D implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 100D for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 25.9 x 17.3 inch or 65.8 x 43.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.7 x 13.8 inch or 52.7 x 35.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.3 x 11.5 inch or 43.9 x 29.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Leica X1 are 21.4 x 14.3 inch or 54.3 x 36.3 cm for good quality, 17.1 x 11.4 inch or 43.4 x 29 cm for very good quality, and 14.2 x 9.5 inch or 36.2 x 24.2 cm for excellent quality prints.
The 100D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.
The Canon EOS 100D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Leica X1 are ISO 100 to ISO 3200 (no boost).

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon 100D | |
Leica X1« | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2856 | - | - | - | - | - | Leica X1 | |
Canon 4000D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.4 | 695 | 63 | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.4 | 1041 | 79 | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 11.8 | 1082 | 70 | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.2 | 827 | 65 | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon 600D | |
Fujifilm X100« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | 720/30p | 22.9 | 12.4 | 1001 | 73 | Fujifilm X100 | |
Leica D-LUX 6« » | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 1080/60p | - | - | - | - | Leica D-LUX 6 | |
Leica X2« » | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3264 | - | - | - | - | - | Leica X2 | |
Leica D-LUX 5« » | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 720/60p | - | - | - | - | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.5 | 639 | 61 | Panasonic G6 | |
Panasonic LX5« » | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 720/60p | 19.6 | 10.8 | 132 | 41 | Panasonic LX5 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The 100D indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the X1 does not. The highest resolution format that the 100D can use is 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the 100D has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the X1 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 100D and Leica X1 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon 100D | |
Leica X1« | - | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 3.0 | Y | n | Leica X1 | |
Canon 4000D« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 4.3 | n | n | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 600D | |
Fujifilm X100« » | 1440 | n | 2.8 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Fujifilm X100 | |
Leica D-LUX 6« » | - | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 11.0 | Y | Y | Leica D-LUX 6 | |
Leica X2« » | - | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Leica X2 | |
Leica D-LUX 5« » | - | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5 | Y | Y | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
Panasonic G6« » | 1440 | n | 3.0 | 1036 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 7.0 | Y | n | Panasonic G6 | |
Panasonic LX5« » | - | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5 | Y | Y | Panasonic LX5 |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The 100D has a touchscreen, while the X1 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The 100D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the X1 uses SDHC cards. The 100D supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the X1 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 100D and Leica X1 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 100D | |
Leica X1« | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Leica X1 | |
Canon 4000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 200D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 200D | |
Canon 7D II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 700D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 700D | |
Canon G16« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon G16 | |
Canon 650D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 650D | |
Canon M« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon M | |
Canon 600D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 600D | |
Fujifilm X100« » | Y | stereo | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Fujifilm X100 | |
Leica D-LUX 6« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Leica D-LUX 6 | |
Leica X2« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Leica X2 | |
Leica D-LUX 5« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
Panasonic G6« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic G6 | |
Panasonic LX5« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Panasonic LX5 |
Both the 100D and the X1 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The X1 was replaced by the Leica X2, while the 100D was followed by the Canon 200D. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Leica websites.
Review summary
So how do things add up? Is the Canon 100D better than the Leica X1 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Advantages of the Canon EOS 100D:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (17.9 vs 12.2MP) with a 21% higher linear resolution.
- Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 1080/30p movies.
- Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
- Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 230k dots).
- Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (4.9 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (380 versus 260) on a single battery charge.
- Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
- More modern: Reflects 3 years and 6 months of technical progress since the X1 launch.

Reasons to prefer the Leica X1:
- Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 100D requires a separate lens.
- More compact: Is smaller (124x60mm vs 117x91mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 100D).
- More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
- More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in September 2009).
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 100D is the clear winner of the match-up (13 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 100D and the Leica X1 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 100D or the X1. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 100D» | + | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Leica X1« | - | + | - | - | 4/5 | Sep 2009 | 1,995 | - | Leica X1 | ||
Canon 4000D« » | o | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 200D« » | + + | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2017 | 549 | - | Canon 200D | ||
Canon 7D II« » | + | 84/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | + | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 700D« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G16« » | + | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 650D« » | + + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon M« » | + | - | 4/5 | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | Jul 2012 | 599 | - | Canon M | ||
Canon 600D« » | o | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Fujifilm X100« » | - | 75/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2010 | 1,199 | - | Fujifilm X100 | ||
Leica D-LUX 6« » | - | - | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | Sep 2012 | 699 | - | Leica D-LUX 6 | ||
Leica X2« » | - | - | 3/5 | - | 4/5 | May 2012 | 1,995 | - | Leica X2 | ||
Leica D-LUX 5« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4/5 | Sep 2010 | 699 | - | Leica D-LUX 5 | ||
Panasonic G6« » | + + | - | 5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Apr 2013 | 599 | - | Panasonic G6 | ||
Panasonic LX5« » | + | 73/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2010 | 499 | - | Panasonic LX5 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Canon 100D vs Leica X1
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon 100D | Leica X1 |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | 36mm f/2.8 |
Launch Date | March 2013 | September 2009 |
Launch Price | USD 549 | USD 1995 |
Sensor Specs | Canon 100D | Leica X1 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
Sensor Area | 332.27 mm2 | 369.72 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.8 mm | 28.4 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 17.9 Megapixels | 12.2 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 4272 x 2856 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.31 μm | 5.51 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.39 MP/cm2 | 3.30 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | no Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 100-3200 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | no Enhancement |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 63 | .. |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.8 | .. |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.3 | .. |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 843 | .. |
Screen Specs | Canon 100D | Leica X1 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.54x | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 2.7 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 230k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Fixed screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | no Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Canon 100D | Leica X1 |
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Continuous Shooting | 4.9 shutter flaps/s | 3 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | SDHC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
UHS card support | UHS-I | no |
Connectivity Specs | Canon 100D | Leica X1 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | no MIC socket |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | Canon 100D | Leica X1 |
Battery Type | LP-E12 | BP-DC8 |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 shots per charge | 260 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 in) |
124 x 60 x 32 mm (4.9 x 2.4 x 1.3 in) |
Camera Weight | 407 g (14.4 oz) | 306 g (10.8 oz) |
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