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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G5 X
Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X MII was brought out 4 years after the X (Typ 113) which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G5 X MII grades against the X (Typ 113) for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 G5 X MII X (Typ 113) 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2014More modern by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Canon G5 X MII

 X (Typ 113) G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Leica X (Typ 113)

 G5 X MII X (Typ 113) 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X MII comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica X (Typ 113) has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the X (Typ 113).

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and X (Typ 113) is 86 and 71 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and X (Typ 113).

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon G5 X MII will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger G5 X MII provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography information
66
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
68
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography factors
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography factors
65
silent shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography information
80
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
62
good battery power (350 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (486g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography factors
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
62
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging advice
Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging advice
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (486g)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IILeica X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Leica X
Otherwise known as - Typ 113
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 486 grams (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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