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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario

Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario 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
  • Released October 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G1 X II
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G1 X III versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and X Vario (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was introduced 4 years after the X Vario which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G1 X III scores versus the X Vario with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica X Vario

 G1 X III X Vario 
RevealedOctober 2017June 2013Newer by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G1 X III

 X Vario G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica X Vario

 G1 X III X Vario 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III enjoys outside measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Leica X Vario has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X III versus Leica X Vario in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G1 X III compared to the X Vario.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and X Vario is 82 and 62 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and X Vario.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon G1 X III to deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography advice
Leica X Vario Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Leica X Vario
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography factors
Leica X Vario Sports photography factors
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (200 shots)
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography features
Leica X Vario Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery power (450 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (200 per charge)
61
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging info
Leica X Vario Vlogging info
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (680g)
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica X Vario
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica X Vario
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica X Vario
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2013-06-11
Body design 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 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3272
Maximum native ISO 25600 12500
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1320
Other
Battery life 200 shots 450 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $2,950