Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Superseded the Canon G7 X
- Successor is Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Leica X2

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon G7 X MII versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and X Vario (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

The G7 X MII was unveiled 2 years later than the X Vario and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G7 X MII scores versus the X Vario when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Leica X Vario. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica X Vario
G7 X MII | X Vario | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 33 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G7 X MII
X Vario | G7 X MII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X Vario
G7 X MII | X Vario | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys outer 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 Vario has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon G7 X MII versus Leica X Vario in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MII versus the X Vario.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and X Vario is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and X Vario.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X MII will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger G7 X MII is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X Vario Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Leica X Vario | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Leica X Vario |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2013-06-11 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3272 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-70mm (2.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 319 gr (0.70 pounds) | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1320 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 shots | 450 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $699 | $2,950 |