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Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Leica V-Lux 3 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Introduced June 2015
Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica V-Lux 2
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon G3 X versus Leica V-Lux 3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was unveiled 3 years after the V-Lux 3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G3 X grades vs the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Leica V-Lux 3

 G3 X V-Lux 3 
AnnouncedJune 2015December 2011Newer by 43 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k461kCrisper display (+1159k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Canon G3 X

 V-Lux 3 G3 X 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Leica V-Lux 3

 G3 X V-Lux 3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X offers outer measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G3 X versus the V-Lux 3.

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and V-Lux 3 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G3 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G3 X Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G3 X
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 3
73
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G3 X
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 3
65
weather proofing
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (540 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 3 Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G3 X
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 3
69
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540g)
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Canon G3 X vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Leica V-Lux 3
 Canon PowerShot G3 XLeica V-Lux 3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Leica V-Lux 3
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-06-18 2011-12-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733g (1.62 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L BP-DC 9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $949