Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Leica Q2 Monochrom. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.