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Canon G1 X vs Leica Q

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
71
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Canon G1 X II
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 116
  • Renewed by Leica Q2
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Canon G1 X vs Leica Q Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon G1 X and Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and Q (24MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and Q (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 X was introduced 4 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G1 X matches up against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Leica Q

 G1 X Q 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G1 X

 Q G1 X 
ReleasedJune 2015March 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Leica Q

 G1 X Q 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Leica Q has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G1 X vs the Q.

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and Q is 75 and 63 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and Q.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica Q will provide more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older G1 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X
Portrait photography with Leica Q
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography highlights
Leica Q Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1.5")
delivers RAW files
heavier than others (534 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X Sports photography information
Leica Q Sports photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1.5")
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X Travel photography info
Leica Q Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than others (534 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (640 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (1.5")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging details
Leica Q Vlogging details
65
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic support
heavier than others (534 grams)
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (640 grams)
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Canon G1 X vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G1 XLeica Q
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Leica Q
Other name - Typ 116
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-03-29 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 261.8mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4352 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.7
Macro focus range 20cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 534g (1.18 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 85
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.7
DXO Low light score 644 2221
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $649 $4,300