Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
- Successor is Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
- 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Also Known as Typ 113

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Canon G7 X and Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The G7 X was manufactured around the same time to the X (Typ 113) and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G7 X scores against the X (Typ 113) in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Leica X. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica X (Typ 113)
G7 X | X (Typ 113) | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Canon G7 X
X (Typ 113) | G7 X |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica X (Typ 113)
G7 X | X (Typ 113) | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2014 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica X (Typ 113) has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G7 X and Leica X (Typ 113) in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X versus the X (Typ 113).

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and X (Typ 113) is 88 and 71 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and X (Typ 113).
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon G7 X will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

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Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X | Leica X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G7 X | Leica X |
Alternate name | - | Typ 113 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2014-09-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.7-32.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 40 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 lb) | 486 grams (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") |
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 photos | 350 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $490 | $1,502 |