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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X MII
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Launched June 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 14 months later than the C-Lux which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G7 X MIII scores vs the C-Lux in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica C-Lux

 G7 X MIII C-Lux 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2018Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G7 X MIII

 C-Lux G7 X MIII 
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica C-Lux

 G7 X MIII C-Lux 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica C-Lux has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the C-Lux.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and C-Lux is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and C-Lux.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher G7 X MIII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography info
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography info
66
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Leica C-Lux
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography information
Leica C-Lux Sports photography information
65
silent mode (1/25,600s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
great battery power (370 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography advice
Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
81
lighter than competition in class (304g)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (235 shots)
75
great battery power (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography information
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 shots)
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (370 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Leica C-Lux
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica C-Lux
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica C-Lux
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 235 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $749 $1,050