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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Leica X1
  • Replacement is Leica X Vario
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and X2 (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and X2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 7 years later than the X2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X MIII grades against the X2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Leica X2

 G7 X MIII X2 
IntroducedJuly 2019May 2012Fresher by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 X2 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X2

 G7 X MIII X2 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X MIII vs the X2.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and X2 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and X2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G7 X MIII will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography highlights
Leica X2 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (304 grams)
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Sports photography camera
Leica X2 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (450 per charge)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Travel photography camera
Leica X2 as a Travel photography camera
81
lighter than competition (304g)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
64
great battery power (450 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Landscape photography with Leica X2
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Leica X2
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competition (304 grams)
9
can't record video
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Leica X2
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIILeica X2
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Leica X2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2012-05-10
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 30cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/25600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $749 $994