Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P
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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Later Model is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
- 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Released November 2018

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon G7 X versus Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is fairly close but the G7 X (1") and Q-P (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

The G7 X was brought out 5 years before the Q-P which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G7 X scores against the Q-P in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Leica Q-P. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Leica Q-P Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica Q-P
G7 X | Q-P | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Canon G7 X
Q-P | G7 X | |||
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Released | November 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 50 months |
Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica Q-P
G7 X | Q-P | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica Q-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon G7 X versus Leica Q-P in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 X versus the Q-P.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X and Q-P is 88 and 63 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and Q-P.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica Q-P will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q-P Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Leica Q-P | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Leica Q-P |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2018-11-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Maestro II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.7-16 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 17cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 40 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 304g (0.67 lbs) | 640g (1.41 lbs) |
Physical 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 | 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $490 | $3,995 |