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Comparison of Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Leica X Vario (Typ 107) [S]ave

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Leica X Vario (Typ 107) ×
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV ×
General
ModelLeica X Vario (Typ 107)Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
BrandLeicaCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberX Vario1D Mark IV
Camera formatMid-SizedPro SLR
Release year (year)20132009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133156
Width (mm)9580
Height (mm)73157
Weight (g)6361,390
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon 1D Mark III
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.216.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-H
Sensor area (mm²)370.52518.94
Sensor width (mm)23.627.9
Sensor height (mm)15.718.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.775.7
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.3
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7874
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.422.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.712
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,3201,320
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3274(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3274(16.2 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1632(4.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2368(8.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3672 x 2448(9.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)4.410
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 with stereo audioH.264 (.MOV)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Canon EF
LensLeica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 70.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 46.00-
Zoom ratio (x)2.55-
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF 2 Electronic ViewfinderEye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.76
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,50012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloud
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • halogen lighting
  • manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • custom (5 settings from camera)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • personal (5 settings from pc)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-field, center-weighted, spot63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesAutomatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye
  • forced on
  • forced on/red eye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red eye
  • studio
  • e-ttl ii / evaluative / averaged
  • x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ canon speedlite)
Flash range descriptionISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft.-
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe, PC sync
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • canon n3 terminal / pc tether
Connections (extended)
  • electronic viewfinder socket
  • hmdi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.130.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.360.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)940
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.410
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)746
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.30.1
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317sLive View:Quick Mode AF: 1.084sLive Mode AF: 1.255sPrefocused: 0.113s
Startup time (s)1.90.4
Play -> record time (s)1.80.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-1,500
Battery form factorProprietary 3.7v 1600mAhProprietary LP-E4
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videosCompactFlash slot supports UDMA Mode 6 cards. Dual storage slots allow copying files between cards, storing different file types on each card



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