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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced October 2020
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 15 months before the Q2 Monochrom making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G7 X MIII matches up versus the Q2 Monochrom in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 G7 X MIII Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Canon G7 X MIII

 Q2 Monochrom G7 X MIII 
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2019More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 G7 X MIII Q2 Monochrom 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MIII offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X MIII against the Q2 Monochrom.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and Q2 Monochrom is 88 and 60 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and Q2 Monochrom.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged G7 X MIII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
66
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
88
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
MP count high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (304g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (100,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than average (734 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
80
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography information
Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography information
81
lighter than competition (304 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
66
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count high (47 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (734g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
77
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (100,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging factors
Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging factors
86
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (304g)
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average (734g)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica Q2 Monochrom
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-07-09 2020-10-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
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 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 grams (0.67 pounds) 734 grams (1.62 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 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 235 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $749 $5,995