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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X
  • New Model is Canon G7 X MIII
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Replacement is Leica X2
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and X1 (12MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and X1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MII was launched 6 years later than the X1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G7 X MII grades versus the X1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica X1

 G7 X MII X1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016December 2009Fresher by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon G7 X MII

 X1 G7 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X1

 G7 X MII X1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Leica X1 has proportions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon G7 X MII and Leica X1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MII against the X1.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and X1 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and X1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon G7 X MII will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography info
Leica X1 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography information
Leica X1 Street photography information
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (306g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography features
Leica X1 Sports photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery pack (265 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Leica X1
79
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (265 CIPA)
59
lighter than competition (306g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography features
Leica X1 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (265 per charge)
44
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MII
Vlogging with Leica X1
80
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Leica X1
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IILeica X1
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica X1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2009-12-18
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 area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2856
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 319g (0.70 lbs) 306g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $1,495