Canon G1 X vs Leica X2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon G1 X vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the X2 (16MP) is pretty close but the G1 X (1.5") and X2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G1 X was released very close to the X2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G1 X matches up versus the X2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Leica X2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Leica X2 has measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X against the X2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and X2 is 75 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and X2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica X2 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.