Canon PowerShot G5 X with Leica X Overview
Let's compare Leica X with Canon PowerShot G5 X.
These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras.
Leica X (Typ 113) was released in 2014, and Canon G5 X in 2015.
PowerShot G5 X is newer, which is a plus. X 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of X is greater than that of PowerShot G5 X. However, the difference of 4 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.
At the second camera (PowerShot G5 X), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Canon G5 X, the maximum ISO is greater by 300.
PowerShot G5 X has image stabilization(Optical), X doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
PowerShot G5 X has electronic viewfinder, and the X doesn’t have.
Viewfinder PowerShot G5 X has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, X 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. Leica X has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
Leica X has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
X |
PowerShot G5 X |
| Brand |
Leica
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Canon
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| Model |
X |
PowerShot G5 X |
| Announced |
September, 2014 |
September, 2015 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Large sensor compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
20 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
920k pixels |
1040k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
31 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
5.9 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
7.00 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
116.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4928 x 3264 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
12500 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
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MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
350 shots |
210 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
BP-DC8 |
NB-13L |
| Physical |
| Weight |
486 g |
353 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
133 x 73 x 78 mm |
112 x 76 x 44 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD, SDHC, SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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