Canon G1 X III vs Leica M8

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon G1 X III and Leica M8, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was manufactured 10 years after the M8 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G1 X III scores versus the M8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Leica M8. The entire galleries are available at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III has physical dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon G1 X III and Leica M8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 X III and the M8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and M8 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and M8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon G1 X III will give greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G1 X III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.