Canon G7 X vs Leica X-U

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Leica X-U. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.