Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux
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![Canon PowerShot G1 X front Canon PowerShot G1 X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X/Canon-G1-X-front.jpg)
![Leica C-Lux front Leica C-Lux front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-C-Lux/Leica-C-Lux-front.jpg)
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Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed March 2012
- Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
- Announced June 2018
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Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon G1 X versus Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and C-Lux (20MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and C-Lux (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The G1 X was manufactured 7 years earlier than the C-Lux which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G1 X matches up vs the C-Lux in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Leica C-Lux. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Leica C-Lux Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Leica C-Lux
G1 X | C-Lux | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G1 X
C-Lux | G1 X | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | ![]() | March 2012 | More modern by 75 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+320k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Leica C-Lux
G1 X | C-Lux | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X has got external dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Leica C-Lux has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G1 X versus Leica C-Lux in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G1 X vs the C-Lux.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux size comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-C-Lux-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and C-Lux is 75 and 85 respectively.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-C-Lux-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and C-Lux.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica C-Lux will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-C-Lux-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-C-Lux-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G1 X vs Leica C-Lux Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica C-Lux | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica C-Lux |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-03-29 | 2018-06-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 261.8mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 534 gr (1.18 lbs) | 340 gr (0.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 644 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 370 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $649 | $1,050 |