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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MIII
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 116
  • New Model is Leica Q2
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the Q (24MP) is relatively well matched but the G7 X MII (1") and Q (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was revealed 9 months after the Q so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica Q

 G7 X MII Q 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2015Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G7 X MII

 Q G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q

 G7 X MII Q 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII has outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Leica Q has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII against the Q.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and Q is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and Q.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MII with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica Q will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MII
Street photography with Leica Q
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors in class (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography information
Leica Q Sports photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (265 shots)
no phase detect AF
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Leica Q
80
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (265 shots)
63
features touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors in class (640g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging details
Leica Q Vlogging details
80
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Yes)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (640g)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica Q
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica Q
Also called as - Typ 116
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
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, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 319 grams (0.70 pounds) 640 grams (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 265 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $4,300