Canon G7 X vs Leica X Vario

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Leica X Vario. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Leica X Vario Gallery.

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.

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

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.