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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced March 2019
  • Alternate Name is Type No. 4889
  • Earlier Model is Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and Q2 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was announced 5 months later than the Q2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the Q2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica Q2

 G7 X MIII Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 Q2 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q2

 G7 X MIII Q2 
AnnouncedJuly 2019March 2019Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X MIII and the Q2.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and Q2 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and Q2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MIII having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica Q2 will deliver greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
great megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography factors
Leica Q2 Street photography factors
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (304g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than others in class (718g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (370 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography factors
Leica Q2 Travel photography factors
81
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
70
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
great megapixels (47MP)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (718g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography info
Leica Q2 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
great megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
86
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (718g)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q2
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica Q2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica Q2
Alternative name - Type No. 4889
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2019-03-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500s
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 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 pounds) 718 gr (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2491
Other
Battery life 235 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $749 $4,985