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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Leica X1
  • Replacement is Leica X Vario
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon G1 X III versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and X2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The G1 X III was unveiled 5 years after the X2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G1 X III matches up versus the X2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica X2

 G1 X III X2 
ReleasedOctober 2017May 2012More modern by 67 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon G1 X III

 X2 G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica X2

 G1 X III X2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G1 X III has physical dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Leica X2 has specifications of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X III versus Leica X2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X III and the X2.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and X2 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and X2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon G1 X III to give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography information
Leica X2 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography information
Leica X2 Street photography information
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography advice
Leica X2 Sports photography advice
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
49
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (450 shots)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography details
Leica X2 Travel photography details
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery (450 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (200 shots)
53
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X III
Vlogging with Leica X2
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica X2
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica X2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica X2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-10-25 2012-05-10
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12500
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 36mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 30cm
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
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 photos 450 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $994