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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 116
  • Replacement is Leica Q2
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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G7 X and Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the Q (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G7 X (1") and Q (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was announced 8 months prior to the Q so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G7 X scores vs the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica Q

 G7 X Q 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G7 X

 Q G7 X 
ReleasedJune 2015September 2014More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica Q

 G7 X Q 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica Q has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Canon G7 X and Leica Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X against the Q.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and Q is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and Q.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G7 X using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Leica Q will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography factors
Leica Q Portrait photography factors
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
83
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Leica Q
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (304g)
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than others (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography factors
Leica Q Sports photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography highlights
Leica Q Travel photography highlights
80
lighter than competition (304 grams)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
63
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others (640g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
75
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging highlights
Leica Q Vlogging highlights
81
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (304g)
missing mic jack
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Yes)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (640g)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica Q
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica Q
Alternate name - Typ 116
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 640 gr (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 85
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.7
DXO Low light rating 556 2221
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $490 $4,300