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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X
  • Later Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 113
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MII was launched 18 months later than the X (Typ 113) which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G7 X MII scores versus the X (Typ 113) with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 G7 X MII X (Typ 113) 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2014More recent by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Canon G7 X MII

 X (Typ 113) G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X (Typ 113)

 G7 X MII X (Typ 113) 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you 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") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Leica X (Typ 113) has specifications of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII compared to the X (Typ 113).

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MII and X (Typ 113) is 88 and 71 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and X (Typ 113).

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X MII will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MII should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
68
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Street photography camera
Leica X (Typ 113) as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (265 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography features
79
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
62
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X (Typ 113) as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (265 shots)
62
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
80
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (486 grams)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica X
Also referred to as - Typ 113
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-32.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319 gr (0.70 pounds) 486 gr (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $1,502