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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3

Portability
88 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60 Imaging
85 Features
77 Overall
81

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Older Model is Leica Q2
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and Q3 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was released 8 years prior to the Q3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G7 X MII grades versus the Q3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica Q3

		

		

			
 G7 X MII Q3 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Canon G7 X MII

		

		

			
 Q3 G7 X MII 
AnnouncedMay 2023February 2016Fresher by 88 months
Screen resolution1843k1040kSharper screen (+803k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q3

		

		

			
 G7 X MII Q3 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII versus the Q3.
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and Q3 is 88 and 60 respectively.
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and Q3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Leica Q3 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q3 Portrait photography highlights
65
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
91
 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/500s)
 amazing MP (60MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
 Leica Q3 as a Street photography camera
85
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
75
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features touch to focus
 weather proof
 great ISO range (100,000)
 more heavy than competitors (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
Sports photography with Leica Q3
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 bad battery life (265 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
86
 quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
 image stabilization
 amazing MP (60 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison
Canon G7 X MII Travel photography details
Leica Q3 Travel photography details
80
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery life (265 per charge)
71
 good battery (350 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 amazing MP (60 megapixels)
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 more heavy than competitors (743 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography info
Leica Q3 Landscape photography info
70
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery life (265 per charge)
82
 manual focus
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization
 amazing MP (60MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (100,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery (350 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G7 X MII Vlogging info
Leica Q3 Vlogging info
80
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 no microphone support
33
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (743 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q3
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica Q3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica Q3
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2023-05-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 9520 x 6336
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 31 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus range 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,843 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.79x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 120 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 8192x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 319 gr (0.70 pounds) 743 gr (1.64 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 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $5,999