Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portability
88 Imaging
51 Features
75 Overall
60
88 Imaging
51 Features
75 Overall
60
Portability
82 Imaging
50 Features
70 Overall
58
82 Imaging
50 Features
70 Overall
58
Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs
Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced September 2014
- Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Also Known as Typ 109
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Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G7 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G7 X (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G7 X was announced very close to the D-Lux Typ 109 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X scores vs the D-Lux Typ 109 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109
| G7 X | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G7 X
| D-Lux Typ 109 | G7 X |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
| G7 X | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | September 2014 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X and the D-Lux Typ 109.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and D-Lux Typ 109 is 88 and 82 respectively.
Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and D-Lux Typ 109.
All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon G7 X will give greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon G7 X Portrait photography info
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography info
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (304 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Canon G7 X Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Canon G7 X Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography information
lighter than competition (304 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (210 shots)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304g)
no external microphone socket
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G7 X | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 |
| Also Known as | - | Typ 109 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2014-09-23 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4112 x 3088 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.7-2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 40s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 304 grams (0.67 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $490 | $1,095 |