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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon G7 X MII
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Previous Model is Leica Q2
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and Q3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Q3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the Q3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica Q3

 G7 X MIII Q3 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 Q3 G7 X MIII 
LaunchedMay 2023July 2019Newer by 47 months
Screen resolution1843k1040kClearer screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q3

 G7 X MIII Q3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica Q3 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the Q3.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and Q3 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and Q3.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica Q3 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 40 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 X MIII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography factors
Leica Q3 Portrait photography factors
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
90
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count amazing (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography advice
Leica Q3 Street photography advice
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (304g)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (100,000)
heavier than average in class (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography highlights
Leica Q3 Sports photography highlights
64
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
low battery (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
86
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
image stabilization
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography information
Leica Q3 Travel photography information
81
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (235 shots)
70
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average in class (743 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Leica Q3
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (235 CIPA)
81
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
MP count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging highlights
Leica Q3 Vlogging highlights
86
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than average in class (304g)
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (743g)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q3
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica Q3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica Q3
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2023-05-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 9520 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 12800 100000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,843k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.79x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 120s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 8192x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 743g (1.64 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 All around 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 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $749 $5,999