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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 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
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Older Model is Canon G1 X II
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Successor is Leica X2
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon G1 X III versus Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and X1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was manufactured 7 years later than the X1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 X III scores versus the X1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica X1

 G1 X III X1 
RevealedOctober 2017December 2009More recent by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon G1 X III

 X1 G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica X1

 G1 X III X1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III provides physical 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 X1 has proportions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 X III and the X1.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and X1 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X III and X1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon G1 X III to give you extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G1 X III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography advice
Leica X1 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography factors
Leica X1 Street photography factors
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography highlights
Leica X1 Sports photography highlights
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (200 per charge)
34
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Travel photography camera
Leica X1 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition in class (306g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
44
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging features
Leica X1 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica X1
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica X1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica X1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-10-25 2009-12-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 306 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,299 $1,495