Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U
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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)
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64 Imaging
60 Features
52 Overall
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Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2012
- New Model is Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Launched January 2016
- Other Name is Typ 113
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Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the X-U (16MP) is fairly close but the G1 X (1.5") and X-U (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
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The G1 X was manufactured 4 years prior to the X-U and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G1 X scores vs the X-U in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Leica X-U. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Leica X-U
G1 X | X-U | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Canon G1 X
X-U | G1 X | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | March 2012 | More recent by 46 months |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Leica X-U
G1 X | X-U | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G1 X provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Leica X-U has specifications of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).
Look at the Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X vs the X-U.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U size comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-U-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and X-U is 75 and 64 respectively.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-U-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and X-U.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 X featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Leica X-U will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older G1 X will be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-U-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-U-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 X-U Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica X-U | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica X-U |
Otherwise known as | - | Typ 113 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-03-29 | 2016-01-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 261.8mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/1.7-16.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | - |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 534g (1.18 pounds) | 635g (1.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 450 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $649 | $3,495 |