Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q2
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Older Model is Canon G7 X
- Replacement is Canon G7 X MIII
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Following is a detailed review of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Q2 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G7 X MII was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Q2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G7 X MII matches up against the Q2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica Q2
| G7 X MII | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon G7 X MII
| Q2 | G7 X MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2019 |  | February 2016 | More modern by 37 months |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q2
| G7 X MII | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MII comes with exterior 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) and the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MII versus the Q2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and Q2 is 88 and 61 respectively.
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and Q2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica Q2 will offer you extra detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 X MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q2 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Leica Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Leica Q2 |
| Also referred to as | - | Type No. 4889 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2019-03-07 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
| 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 | 20 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 50 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Max 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 sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/40000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/500s |
| 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) | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 319 gr (0.70 lb) | 718 gr (1.58 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2491 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 265 photographs | 370 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $699 | $4,985 |