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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Typ 116 Comparison

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the G7 X MII and the Q Typ 116, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Canon and Leica. Canon G7 X MII was introduced to the market in February 2016 and Leica Q was launched in June 2015. There is only 8 months difference between G7 X MII and Q Typ 116 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-18
  • 20MP - 1' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 8.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 319g. 106 x 61 x 42 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Compare

Leica Q Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-10
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm
  • Also known as Typ 116

Canon G7 X MII was replaced by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Leica Q (Typ 116)

Leica Q was replaced by Leica Q2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q (Typ 116)
Leica Q2 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II over Leica Q
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
319 g vs 640 g 321 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
100mm vs 28mm 72 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
4.2x vs 1x more flexible focal coverage
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Leica Q over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 12.800 290% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 8.0fps 2 fps faster
Max Aperture - Wide
1.70 vs 1.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
1.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
36.00µm2 vs 5.82µm2 518% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Leica Q
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Leica Q
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65″) and weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz) (including batteries). Leica Q has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″) and weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and the Leica Q. Canon G7 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 24mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 51mm thinner than Leica Q.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q.
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MII is significantly lighter (321g ) than the Leica Q which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
Q Typ 116
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
Q Typ 116
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II nor Leica Q (Typ 116) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Canon G7 X MII features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Leica Q has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to G7 X MII.


Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q: Sensor Comparison

Canon G7 X MII has a 20.0MP 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor. On the other hand, Leica Q has a 24.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro II processor.

Below you can see the G7 X MII and Q Typ 116 sensor size comparison.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q Cameras


As seen above, Leica Q has a 7.4x Larger sensor area than Canon G7 X MII. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q Lens Specs Comparison

Canon G7 X MII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens whereas Leica Q features a 28 mm F1.7 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Canon G7 X MII's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Leica Q's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, Q Typ 116's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Canon G7 X MII has 72mm longer reach than the Leica Q. However, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

G7 X MII
Q Typ 116
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
Q Typ 116
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
Q Typ 116
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

G7 X MII
Q Typ 116
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon G7 X MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica Q for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon G7 X MII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Leica Q for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica Q for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
31 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 265 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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Canon G7 X MII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica Q for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
319g
Body Thickness 42mm
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
640g
Body Thickness 93mm
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Canon G7 X MII for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica Q for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica Q: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon G7 X MII and Leica Q scores compare:

Canon G7 X MII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #32 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #286 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Leica Q
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #127 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Leica Q has a higher Overall Score thanks to its better image quality and more features compared to Canon G7 X MII. On the other hand the Canon G7 X MII beats Leica Q in two significant areas: Value for Money and Compactness.
If you are a price conscious buyer and looking for a small and relatively low priced camera where you can take everywhere with you, Canon G7 X MII is the right choice for you.
If you are after the better photographic performance with all the advanced features, definitely get the Leica Q

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Leica Q vs Canon G7 X MII Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Leica Q
Brand Canon Leica
Announced 2016-02-18 2015-06-10
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1' Full frame
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 116.16mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 50,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
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 31 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2x) 28 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F1.8-2.8 F1.7
Macro Focus Range 5cm 17cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 319g 640g
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm 130 x 80 x 93mm
Battery Life 265 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 85
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2221
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