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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) 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
  • Launched October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 113
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X III versus Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was introduced 3 years after the X (Typ 113) which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the G1 X III scores versus the X (Typ 113) with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 G1 X III X (Typ 113) 
ReleasedOctober 2017September 2014Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Canon G1 X III

 X (Typ 113) G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica X (Typ 113)

 G1 X III X (Typ 113) 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Leica X (Typ 113) has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X III and the X (Typ 113).

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X III and X (Typ 113) is 82 and 71 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X III and X (Typ 113).

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon G1 X III to give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography details
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
68
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography information
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (486 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography highlights
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
47
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography features
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (486 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X (Typ 113) as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
62
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Vlogging camera
Leica X (Typ 113) as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
28
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (486g)
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica X
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica X
Also referred to as - Typ 113
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-10-25 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12500
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 486g (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $1,502