Canon G7 X vs Leica X2

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Leica X2. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.