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Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2

Portability
76
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X
  • Later Model is Canon G1 X III
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Old Model is Leica Q
  • Successor is Leica Q3
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Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G1 X II versus Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and Q2 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was brought out 6 years before the Q2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G1 X II grades versus the Q2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Leica Q2

 G1 X II Q2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon G1 X II

 Q2 G1 X II 
RevealedMarch 2019February 2014More modern by 61 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Leica Q2

 G1 X II Q2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II has external dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 X II and the Q2.

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and Q2 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and Q2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 X II due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica Q2 will result in more detail having its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography info
Leica Q2 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
more heavy than others (553g)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography information
Leica Q2 Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus by touch
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (553g)
70
great battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (718g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X II
Landscape photography with Leica Q2
64
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (240 shots)
no Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging advice
Leica Q2 Vlogging advice
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (553g)
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition (718 grams)
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Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Leica Q2
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IILeica Q2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Leica Q2
Other name - Type No. 4889
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2019-03-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 49
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553g (1.22 pounds) 718g (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 96
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.5
DXO Low light score 581 2491
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $799 $4,985