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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X II
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Leica Q2
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and Q3 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X III was brought out 6 years prior to the Q3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G1 X III grades vs the Q3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica Q3

 G1 X III Q3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Canon G1 X III

 Q3 G1 X III 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2017More recent by 67 months
Display resolution1843k1040kSharper display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica Q3

 G1 X III Q3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X III has got outside measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X III and the Q3.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and Q3 is 82 and 60 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and Q3.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X III because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica Q3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older G1 X III will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q3 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
90
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography details
Leica Q3 Street photography details
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (100,000)
more heavy than competition in class (743g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X III
Sports photography with Leica Q3
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (200 per charge)
86
silent mode (1/40,000s)
built in image stabilization
excellent megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography information
Leica Q3 Travel photography information
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent megapixels (60 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (743 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q3 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (200 shots)
81
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization
excellent megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (100,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q3 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (743 grams)
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica Q3
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica Q3
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica Q3
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2023-05-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 100000
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 10cm 17cm
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,843 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.79x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 120s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 15.0 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/500s
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 C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 8192x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 743 gr (1.64 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 All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,299 $5,999