Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Leica Q3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon G1 X III vs Leica Q3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.