Canon G12 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G12 vs Leica X (Typ 113), former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the X (Typ 113) which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G12 being a Compact camera and the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G12 scores vs the X (Typ 113) in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Leica X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery & Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Leica X (Typ 113) has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 vs the X (Typ 113).

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and X (Typ 113) is 83 and 71 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and X (Typ 113).

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G12 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica X (Typ 113) will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.