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Canon G7 X vs Leica X2

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G7 X vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and X2 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and X2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G7 X was manufactured 2 years after the X2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G7 X scores versus the X2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica X2

 G7 X X2 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2012More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon G7 X

 X2 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica X2

 G7 X X2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X provides physical measurements 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 X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X compared to the X2.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and X2 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and X2.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon G7 X will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer G7 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
63
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than others (304 grams)
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography information
Leica X2 Sports photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
49
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (450 per charge)
fixed focal length (36mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography factors
Leica X2 Travel photography factors
80
lighter than others (304g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (210 per charge)
64
good battery (450 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography information
Leica X2 Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (210 per charge)
53
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X Vlogging information
Leica X2 Vlogging information
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (304g)
doesn't have mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Canon G7 X vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica X2
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica X2
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica X2
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2012-05-10
Body design 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 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 30cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 40 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304g (0.67 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 450 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $490 $994