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Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica X front
Portability
71
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) 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
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Successor is Canon G7 X MII
Leica X (Typ 113)
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 G7 X X (Typ 113) 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer 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 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica X (Typ 113)

 G7 X X (Typ 113) 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2014Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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).

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) size comparison

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) top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography features
64
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
68
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography advice
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography advice
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (304 grams)
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (486 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography highlights
Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography information
Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography information
80
lighter than average (304 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
62
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (486 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography features
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
62
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging information
Leica X (Typ 113) Vlogging information
81
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (304 grams)
doesn't have microphone support
28
fast max aperture (f1.7)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (486 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X (Typ 113) Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica X (Typ 113)
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica X
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