Canon G1 X vs Leica X-U
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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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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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 |