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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom 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
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X II
Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced October 2020
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was brought out 4 years earlier than the Q2 Monochrom and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G1 X III matches up against the Q2 Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 G1 X III Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Canon G1 X III

 Q2 Monochrom G1 X III 
IntroducedOctober 2020October 2017More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 G1 X III Q2 Monochrom 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 X III vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and Q2 Monochrom is 82 and 60 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and Q2 Monochrom.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will deliver greater detail having its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 X III is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
88
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography information
Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography information
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than average in class (734 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography info
Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery (200 per charge)
80
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (734g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography features
Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery (200 per charge)
77
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging features
Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (734 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica Q2 Monochrom
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2020-10-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 25600 100000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 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 range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 734 gr (1.62 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,299 $5,995