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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
71
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 116
  • Updated by Leica Q2
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the Q (24MP) is pretty close but the G1 X III (APS-C) and Q (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was brought out 2 years later than the Q and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G1 X III matches up vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica Q

 G1 X III Q 
RevealedOctober 2017June 2015More recent by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G1 X III

 Q G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica Q

 G1 X III Q 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III has got exterior measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Leica Q has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III vs the Q.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and Q is 82 and 63 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and Q.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G1 X III uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The newer G1 X III should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography advice
Leica Q Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography details
Leica Q Street photography details
85
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than competition (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (640g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography info
Leica Q Landscape photography info
72
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
74
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging information
Leica Q Vlogging information
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Yes)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (640 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica Q
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica Q
Also Known as - Typ 116
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 640 grams (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID - BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,299 $4,300