Leica X (Typ 113) with Canon G1 X Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) and Canon G1 X Main Features

  • September, 2014
  • March, 2012
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 14 MP 1.5 CMOS Sensor
  • 35 mm (1x) F1.7-32.0 Zoom Lens
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F2.8-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12500 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • -
  • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 133 x 73 x 78 mm, 486g.
  • 117 x 81 x 65 mm, 534g.
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Leica X (Typ 113) Scores


Imaging score
54
Features score
41
Value for money score
63
Portability score
83
Overall score
52

Canon G1 X Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
64
Value for money score
76
Portability score
83
Overall score
62

Canon PowerShot G1 X with Leica X Overview


Let's compare Leica X with Canon PowerShot G1 X. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica X (Typ 113) was released in 2014, and Canon G1 X in 2012. X is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot G1 X 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of X is greater than that of PowerShot G1 X. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. 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 has image stabilization(Optical), X doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
PowerShot G1 X has optical (tunnel) viewfinder, and the X doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica X has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica X has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General X PowerShot G1 X
Brand Leica Canon
Model X PowerShot G1 X
Announced September, 2014 March, 2012
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 20 20
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 920k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 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 11 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 7.00
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1.5
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 18.7 x 14 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 261.8 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 4352 x 3264
Max Native ISO 12500 12800
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 H.264
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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 350 shots 250 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-DC8 NB-10L
Physical
Weight 486 g 534 g
Physical Dimensions 133 x 73 x 78 mm 117 x 81 x 65 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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