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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MIII
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Revealed June 2018
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1").

Photography Glossary

The G7 X MII was revealed 3 years before the C-Lux and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 X MII matches up vs the C-Lux in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica C-Lux

 G7 X MII C-Lux 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G7 X MII

 C-Lux G7 X MII 
RevealedJune 2018February 2016More recent by 28 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica C-Lux

 G7 X MII C-Lux 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Leica C-Lux has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the C-Lux.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and C-Lux is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and C-Lux.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography features
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography features
Leica C-Lux Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Sports photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery pack (265 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (370 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography advice
Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
80
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (265 shots)
75
great battery life (370 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Leica C-Lux
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (370 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Leica C-Lux
80
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica C-Lux
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica C-Lux
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $699 $1,050