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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • Updated by Canon G7 X MIII
Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released November 2018
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is very well matched but the G7 X MII (1") and Q-P (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MII was launched 3 years earlier than the Q-P which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G7 X MII scores vs the Q-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica Q-P

 G7 X MII Q-P 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Canon G7 X MII

 Q-P G7 X MII 
ReleasedNovember 2018February 2016More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q-P

 G7 X MII Q-P 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII features exterior measurements 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-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the Q-P.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and Q-P is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and Q-P.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica Q-P will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 X MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography advice
Leica Q-P Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography features
Leica Q-P Street photography features
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography info
Leica Q-P Sports photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
low battery power (265 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography info
Leica Q-P Travel photography info
80
provides focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (265 shots)
64
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Leica Q-P
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (265 shots)
66
manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Leica Q-P
80
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q-P
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica Q-P
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica Q-P
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2018-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-16
Macro focus range 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319g (0.70 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
Physical 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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $3,995