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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MIII
Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Also referred to as Typ 113
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and X-U (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and X-U (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MII was announced at a similar time to the X-U and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G7 X MII grades versus the X-U with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica X-U

 G7 X MII X-U 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Canon G7 X MII

 X-U G7 X MII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X-U

 G7 X MII X-U 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2016Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MII provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has specifications of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MII versus the X-U.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and X-U is 88 and 64 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and X-U.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MII having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon G7 X MII will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MII
Portrait photography with Leica X-U
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography highlights
Leica X-U Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
64
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (635 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography factors
Leica X-U Sports photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
low battery (265 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (450 shots)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Travel photography information
Leica X-U Travel photography information
80
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (265 per charge)
62
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (635g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MII
Landscape photography with Leica X-U
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (265 per charge)
63
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging features
Leica X-U Vlogging features
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
very good max aperture (f1.7)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (635g)
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica X-U
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica X-U
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica X-U
Also referred to as - Typ 113
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2016-01-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-16.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 grams (0.70 pounds) 635 grams (1.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
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 photos 450 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $3,495