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Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon G7 X and Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and X-U (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and X-U (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was unveiled 16 months earlier than the X-U making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the G7 X scores versus the X-U in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica X-U

 G7 X X-U 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Canon G7 X

 X-U G7 X 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2014More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica X-U

 G7 X X-U 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica X-U has measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G7 X and Leica X-U in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X vs the X-U.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and X-U is 88 and 64 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and X-U.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon G7 X will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography info
Leica X-U Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (304g)
64
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (635g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Leica X-U
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery pack (450 per charge)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography highlights
Leica X-U Travel photography highlights
80
lighter than others in class (304 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
62
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (635 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G7 X
Landscape photography with Leica X-U
69
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
63
manual focus
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging advice
Leica X-U Vlogging advice
81
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (304g)
no external microphone port
25
great max aperture (f1.7)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than competition (635g)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica X-U
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica X-U
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica X-U
Otherwise known as - Typ 113
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2016-01-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-16.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 pounds) 635 gr (1.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
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 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $490 $3,495