Canon G1 X III with Leica X Vario Comparison

Canon G1 X III and Leica X Vario Main Features

  • October, 2017
  • June, 2013
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24-72 mm (3x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 28-70 mm (2.5x) F3.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 12500 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 115 x 78 x 51 mm, 399g.
  • 133 x 73 x 95 mm, 680g.
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Canon G1 X III Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
79
Value for money score
85
Portability score
88
Overall score
73

Leica X Vario Scores


Imaging score
56
Features score
53
Value for money score
69
Portability score
76
Overall score
58

Leica X Vario with Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III with Leica X Vario. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Canon G1 X III was released in 2017, and Leica X Vario in 2013. PowerShot G1 X Mark III is newer, which is a plus. X Vario 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G1 X Mark III is greater than that of X Vario. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . PowerShot G1 X Mark III has image stabilization(Optical), X Vario doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
PowerShot G1 X Mark III has electronic viewfinder, and the X Vario doesn’t have. Viewfinder PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, X Vario has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G1 X Mark III X Vario
Brand Canon Leica
Model PowerShot G1 X Mark III X Vario
Announced October, 2017 June, 2013
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 23.6 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 332.3 mm² 370.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3272
Max Native ISO 25600 12500
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 200 shots 450 shots
Battery Type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-DC8
Physical
Weight 399 g 680 g
Physical Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51 mm 133 x 73 x 95 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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