Canon G1 X II vs Leica X2

Let's look more closely at the Canon G1 X II and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the X2 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X II (1.5") and X2 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X II was released 22 months after the X2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 X II scores versus the X2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II & Leica X2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X II Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X II features external measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X II compared to the X2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and X2 is 76 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X II and X2.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica X2 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G1 X II should have an edge in sensor technology.