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Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MII
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Released June 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1").

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The G7 X was manufactured 4 years earlier than the C-Lux which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G7 X matches up vs the C-Lux when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica C-Lux

 G7 X C-Lux 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G7 X

 C-Lux G7 X 
ReleasedJune 2018September 2014Newer by 45 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica C-Lux

 G7 X C-Lux 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica C-Lux has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X versus the C-Lux.

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and C-Lux is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and C-Lux.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography details
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography details
63
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Leica C-Lux
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (304 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Sports photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
great battery pack (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography features
Leica C-Lux Travel photography features
80
lighter than average (304 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
75
great battery pack (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography highlights
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography highlights
69
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging highlights
Leica C-Lux Vlogging highlights
80
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (304 grams)
lack of mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon G7 X vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica C-Lux
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica C-Lux
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 40s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304g (0.67 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $490 $1,050