Canon G3 X vs Leica M Typ 262

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G3 X versus Leica M Typ 262, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is pretty similar but the G3 X (1") and M Typ 262 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was introduced 5 months prior to the M Typ 262 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G3 X grades vs the M Typ 262 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Leica M Typ 262. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has outer measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 262 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 X against the M Typ 262.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and M Typ 262 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 X and M Typ 262.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G3 X having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.