Canon PowerShot G5 X with Leica X2 Overview
Let's compare Leica X2 with Canon PowerShot G5 X.
These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras.
Leica X2 was released in 2012, and Canon G5 X in 2015.
PowerShot G5 X is newer, which is a plus. X2 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of X2 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), X2 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Canon G5 X has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
X2 has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the PowerShot G5 X doesn’t have.
Viewfinder PowerShot G5 X has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, X2 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 X2 has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
Leica X2 has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
X2 |
PowerShot G5 X |
| Brand |
Leica
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Canon
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| Model |
X2 |
PowerShot G5 X |
| Announced |
May, 2012 |
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 |
30 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
1040k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic (optional) |
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 |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
372.9 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 |
None |
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 |
450 shots |
210 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NB-13L |
| Physical |
| Weight |
345 g |
353 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
124 x 69 x 52 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 card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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