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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 109
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 4 years later than the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G7 X MIII scores versus the D-Lux Typ 109 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G7 X MIII D-Lux Typ 109 
LaunchedJuly 2019September 2014Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 D-Lux Typ 109 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G7 X MIII D-Lux Typ 109 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 X MIII and the D-Lux Typ 109.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and D-Lux Typ 109 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and D-Lux Typ 109.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon G7 X MIII will show more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (304g)
75
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
65
silent shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery (235 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
65
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography information
81
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (235 per charge)
73
MP count good (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography features
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging info
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging info
86
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Otherwise known as - Typ 109
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2014-09-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 235 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $749 $1,095