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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 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
  • Released July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • New Model is Leica X2
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and X1 (12MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and X1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was brought out 9 years after the X1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G7 X MIII matches up vs the X1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica X1

 G7 X MIII X1 
IntroducedJuly 2019December 2009Newer by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 X1 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X1

 G7 X MIII X1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII has got outer 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 X1 has measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the X1.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MIII and X1 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MIII and X1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G7 X MIII will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G7 X MIII provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography advice
Leica X1 Portrait photography advice
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography factors
Leica X1 Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (304g)
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Leica X1
65
quiet shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
not so great battery power (235 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Leica X1 as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (235 per charge)
59
lighter than competition in class (306g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography information
Leica X1 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (235 shots)
44
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging highlights
Leica X1 Vlogging highlights
86
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
9
can't record video
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X1
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica X1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica X1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2009-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 306 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $749 $1,495