Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario
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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 X Vario front Leica X Vario front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-X-Vario/Leica-X-Vario-front.jpg)
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Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario 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
- Revealed March 2012
- New Model is Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Leica X2
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Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon G1 X versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is very close but the G1 X (1.5") and X Vario (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
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The G1 X was introduced 14 months prior to the X Vario making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the G1 X grades vs the X Vario in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Leica X Vario. The whole galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery & Leica X Vario Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Leica X Vario
G1 X | X Vario | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G1 X
X Vario | G1 X | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Leica X Vario
G1 X | X Vario | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X has outer 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) and the Leica X Vario has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon G1 X versus Leica X Vario in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G1 X compared to the X Vario.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario size comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-Vario-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and X Vario is 75 and 62 respectively.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-Vario-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and X Vario.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Leica X Vario will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-Vario-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G1-X-vs-Leica-X-Vario-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 Vario Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica X Vario | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica X Vario |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-03-29 | 2013-06-11 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 18.7 x 14mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 261.8mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4928 x 3272 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-70mm (2.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
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) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 534g (1.18 lb) | 680g (1.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 644 | 1320 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 450 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $649 | $2,950 |