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Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched September 2015
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Typ 113
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon G5 X versus Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and X-U (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and X-U (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was introduced 4 months before the X-U and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G5 X scores versus the X-U with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica X-U

 G5 X X-U 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Canon G5 X

 X-U G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica X-U

 G5 X X-U 
RevealedSeptember 2015January 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G5 X features exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has specifications of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon G5 X versus Leica X-U in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the G5 X compared to the X-U.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and X-U is 85 and 64 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and X-U.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon G5 X will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography information
Leica X-U Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography info
Leica X-U Street photography info
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
64
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (635 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography factors
Leica X-U Sports photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Leica X-U
78
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
62
great battery pack (450 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (635 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X-U as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
63
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging advice
Leica X-U Vlogging advice
79
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic port
25
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (635 grams)
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica X-U
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica X-U
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica X-U
Also Known as - Typ 113
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2016-01-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-16.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 635g (1.40 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 450 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $3,495