Canon G1 X vs Leica X Vario

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and X Vario is 75 and 62 respectively.

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.