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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 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
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched March 2019
  • Also referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon G7 X versus Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the G7 X (1") and Q2 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was launched 5 years before the Q2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G7 X scores versus the Q2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica Q2

 G7 X Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon G7 X

 Q2 G7 X 
LaunchedMarch 2019September 2014Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica Q2

 G7 X Q2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 X vs the Q2.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and Q2 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and Q2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica Q2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G7 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
88
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography info
Leica Q2 Street photography info
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (304g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography details
Leica Q2 Sports photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
78
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 per charge)
70
great battery power (370 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (718 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography info
Leica Q2 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 shots)
80
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
81
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (304g)
lack of external microphone support
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (718 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica Q2
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica Q2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica Q2
Otherwise known as - Type No. 4889
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2019-03-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus range 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500 secs
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) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 718 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 96
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.5
DXO Low light score 556 2491
Other
Battery life 210 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $490 $4,985