Canon G7 X vs Leica Q3

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon G7 X and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G7 X (1") and Q3 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was revealed 9 years before the Q3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G7 X grades against the Q3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Leica Q3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Leica Q3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X has got physical dimensions 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 Q3 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X compared to the Q3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and Q3 is 88 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and Q3.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica Q3 will give you greater detail because of its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G7 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.