Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Typ 113
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and X-U (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and X-U (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
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The G7 X MIII was manufactured 3 years after the X-U which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the X-U in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Leica X-U. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica X-U
G7 X MIII | X-U | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2016 | Newer by 43 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Canon G7 X MIII
X-U | G7 X MIII | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X-U
G7 X MIII | X-U | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys physical 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 X-U has sizing of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).
Look at the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MIII and the X-U.
![Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U size comparison Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G7-X-Mark-III-vs-Leica-X-U-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and X-U is 88 and 64 respectively.
![Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G7-X-Mark-III-vs-Leica-X-U-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and X-U.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon G7 X MIII will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G7 X MIII provides an advantage in sensor technology.
![Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G7-X-Mark-III-vs-Leica-X-U-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G7-X-Mark-III-vs-Leica-X-U-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X-U Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Leica X-U | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Leica X-U |
Otherwise known as | - | Typ 113 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-07-09 | 2016-01-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.7-16.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/25600 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (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 | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304g (0.67 lbs) | 635g (1.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") |
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 pictures | 450 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $749 | $3,495 |