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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 116
  • Later Model is Leica Q2
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the Q (24MP) is fairly similar but the G7 X MIII (1") and Q (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was unveiled 4 years later than the Q and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G7 X MIII grades against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica Q

 G7 X MIII Q 
LaunchedJuly 2019June 2015More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G7 X MIII

 Q G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q

 G7 X MIII Q 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII provides exterior 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) while the Leica Q has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MIII compared to the Q.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and Q is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and Q.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica Q will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MIII should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography details
Leica Q Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Street photography with Leica Q
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (304 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (640 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography details
Leica Q Sports photography details
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
bad battery pack (235 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than others (304 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
63
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (640g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Leica Q
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 shots)
75
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging information
Leica Q Vlogging information
86
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than others (304 grams)
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Yes)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (640 grams)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica Q
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica Q
Also called - Typ 116
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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) 640g (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 235 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $4,300