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Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Older Model is Leica X2
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G7 X and Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and X Vario (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was announced 16 months later than the X Vario making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G7 X matches up vs the X Vario with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica X Vario

 G7 X X Vario 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2013Fresher by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G7 X

 X Vario G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica X Vario

 G7 X X Vario 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Leica X Vario has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X versus the X Vario.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and X Vario is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and X Vario.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon G7 X will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern G7 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography information
Leica X Vario Portrait photography information
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Leica X Vario
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (304g)
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Sports photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography factors
Leica X Vario Travel photography factors
80
lighter than competitors in class (304g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
56
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (680g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
61
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Leica X Vario
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (304 grams)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica X Vario
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica X Vario
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica X Vario
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2013-06-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3272
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.7
DXO Low light score 556 1320
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $490 $2,950