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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
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
  • Released March 2019
  • Other Name is Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • Renewed by Leica Q3
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G1 X III versus Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was introduced 16 months before the Q2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G1 X III matches up against the Q2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica Q2

 G1 X III Q2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon G1 X III

 Q2 G1 X III 
ReleasedMarch 2019October 2017Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica Q2

 G1 X III Q2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III features outer 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) and the Leica Q2 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X III against the Q2.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and Q2 is 82 and 61 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and Q2.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X III using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica Q2 will result in more detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X III will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X III
Portrait photography with Leica Q2
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography highlights
Leica Q2 Sports photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (200 per charge)
78
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography highlights
Leica Q2 Travel photography highlights
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
terrible battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count high (47MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors in class (718g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography factors
Leica Q2 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
80
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (370 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging information
Leica Q2 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (718 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica Q2
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica Q2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica Q2
Also called - Type No. 4889
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2019-03-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
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 24MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 gr (0.88 pounds) 718 gr (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2491
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $4,985