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Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(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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Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer 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 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2014Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"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.

Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography info
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography info
64
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
70
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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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (304 grams)
75
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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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography highlights
56
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
65
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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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography information
80
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)
73
megapixel count decent (13MP)
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
69
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)
73
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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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
81
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
35
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica 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