Canon G1 X vs Leica S3
The Canon PowerShot G1 X and the Leica S3 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in January 2012 and September 2018. The G1X is a fixed lens compact, while the S3 is a DSLR. The cameras are based on an 1.5-inch (G1X) and a medium format (S3) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 14.2 megapixels, whereas the Leica provides 64 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon PowerShot G1 X and the Leica S3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon G1 X and the Leica S3 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Leica S3 is considerably larger (103 percent) than the Canon G1 X. It is noteworthy in this context that the S3 is splash and dust-proof, while the G1X does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the G1X has a lens built in, whereas the S3 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life |
Weather Sealing |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) | Street Price |
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1. | Canon G1 X | 117 mm | 81 mm | 65 mm | 534 g | 250 | n | Jan 2012 | 799 | ||
2. | Leica S3 | 160 mm | 120 mm | 80 mm | 1260 g | .. | Y | Sep 2018 | 18,995 | ||
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 116 mm | 74 mm | 66 mm | 553 g | 240 | n | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
4. | Canon G16 | 109 mm | 76 mm | 40 mm | 356 g | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
5. | Canon S120 | 100 mm | 59 mm | 29 mm | 217 g | 230 | n | Aug 2013 | 449 | ||
6. | Canon SX50 | 123 mm | 87 mm | 106 mm | 595 g | 315 | n | Sep 2012 | 429 | ||
7. | Canon T4i | 133 mm | 100 mm | 79 mm | 575 g | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | ||
8. | Canon T3 | 130 mm | 100 mm | 78 mm | 495 g | 700 | n | Feb 2011 | 449 | ||
9. | Canon T1i | 129 mm | 98 mm | 62 mm | 520 g | 400 | n | Mar 2009 | 799 | ||
10. | Canon XSi | 129 mm | 98 mm | 62 mm | 524 g | 500 | n | Jan 2008 | 799 | ||
11. | Leica M10 | 139 mm | 80 mm | 39 mm | 660 g | 210 | Y | Jan 2017 | 6,595 | ||
12. | Leica S-E Typ 006 | 160 mm | 120 mm | 80 mm | 1260 g | .. | Y | Sep 2014 | 16,900 | ||
13. | Leica S Typ 007 | 160 mm | 120 mm | 80 mm | 1260 g | .. | Y | Sep 2014 | 24,490 | ||
14. | Leica S Typ 006 | 160 mm | 120 mm | 80 mm | 1260 g | .. | Y | Sep 2012 | 21,950 | ||
15. | Leica V-LUX 4 | 125 mm | 87 mm | 110 mm | 588 g | 540 | n | Sep 2012 | 949 | ||
16. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 124 mm | 81 mm | 95 mm | 540 g | 410 | n | Dec 2011 | 949 | ||
17. | Leica S2 | 160 mm | 120 mm | 80 mm | 1410 g | .. | Y | Sep 2008 | 22,995 | ||
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The G1X was launched at a lower price than the S3, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon G1 X features an 1.5-inch sensor and the Leica S3 a medium format sensor. The sensor area in the S3 is 415 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.85 and 0.8. The sensor in the G1X has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the S3 offers a 3:2 aspect.

With 64MP, the S3 offers a higher resolution than the G1X (14.2MP), but the S3 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.59μm versus 4.30μm for the G1X) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the S3 is a much more recent model (by 6 years and 8 months) than the G1X, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the S3 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The resolution advantage of the Leica S3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the S3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 49 x 32.7 inches or 124.5 x 83 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 39.2 x 26.1 inches or 99.6 x 66.4 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 32.7 x 21.8 inches or 83 x 55.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon G1 X are 21.8 x 16.3 inches or 55.3 x 41.5 cm for good quality, 17.4 x 13.1 inches or 44.2 x 33.2 cm for very good quality, and 14.5 x 10.9 inches or 36.8 x 27.6 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Canon PowerShot G1 X has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Leica S3 are ISO 100 to ISO 50000 (no boost).

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports | DXO Overall |
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1. | Canon G1 X | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | |
2. | Leica S3 | Medium Format | 64.0 | 9800 | 6533 | 4K/24p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
4. | Canon G16 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | |
5. | Canon S120 | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.9 | 246 | 56 | |
6. | Canon SX50 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | 20.3 | 11.2 | 179 | 47 | |
7. | Canon T4i | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | |
8. | Canon T3 | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | 720/30p | 21.9 | 11.0 | 755 | 62 | |
9. | Canon T1i | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | |
10. | Canon XSi | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | none | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | |
11. | Leica M10 | Full Frame | 23.8 | 5952 | 3992 | none | 24.4 | 13.2 | 2133 | 86 | |
12. | Leica S-E Typ 006 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
13. | Leica S Typ 007 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | 4K/24p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
14. | Leica S Typ 006 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | 23.9 | 12.2 | 824 | 76 | |
15. | Leica V-LUX 4 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
16. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | .. | .. | .. | .. | |
17. | Leica S2 | Medium Format | 37.5 | 7500 | 5000 | none | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the S3 provides a better video resolution than the G1X. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/24p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/24p.
Feature comparison
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The G1X and the S3 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon G1 X and Leica S3 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution (000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) | Built-in Flash (yes/no) | Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Canon G1 X | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | Swivel | n | 1/4000s | 1.9 | Y | Y | |
2. | Leica S3 | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | n | n | |
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | optional | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 5.2 | Y | Y | |
4. | Canon G16 | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | |
5. | Canon S120 | none | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | Y | 1/2000s | 12.1 | Y | Y | |
6. | Canon SX50 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 461 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | |
7. | Canon T4i | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | |
8. | Canon T3 | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0 | Y | n | |
9. | Canon T1i | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.4 | Y | n | |
10. | Canon XSi | optical | n | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.5 | Y | n | |
11. | Leica M10 | optical | n | 3.0 | 1037 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 5.0 | n | n | |
12. | Leica S-E Typ 006 | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 1.5 | n | n | |
13. | Leica S Typ 007 | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.5 | n | n | |
14. | Leica S Typ 006 | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 1.5 | n | n | |
15. | Leica V-LUX 4 | 1312 | n | 3.0 | 460 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
16. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 202 | n | 3.0 | 460 | swivel | n | 1/2000s | 12.0 | Y | Y | |
17. | Leica S2 | optical | Y | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 1.5 | n | n |
One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The G1X has one, while the S3 does not. While the built-in flash of the G1X is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.
The G1X has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the S3 does not have a selfie-screen.The G1X writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the S3 uses Compact Flash or SDXC cards. The S3 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the G1X only has one slot. The S3 supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the G1X cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon PowerShot G1 X and Leica S3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Port |
WiFi Support | NFC Support | Bluetooth Support |
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1. | Canon G1 X | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
2. | Leica S3 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | Y | - | - | |
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
4. | Canon G16 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
5. | Canon S120 | - | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
6. | Canon SX50 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
7. | Canon T4i | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
8. | Canon T3 | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
9. | Canon T1i | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
10. | Canon XSi | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
11. | Leica M10 | Y | - | - | - | - | - | - | Y | - | - | |
12. | Leica S-E Typ 006 | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
13. | Leica S Typ 007 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | Y | - | - | |
14. | Leica S Typ 006 | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
15. | Leica V-LUX 4 | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
16. | Leica V-LUX 3 | Y | stereo | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
17. | Leica S2 | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - |
It is notable that the S3 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the G1X does not provide wifi capability.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Leica S3 (unlike the G1X) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the S3 has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.
The S3 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Leica. In contrast, the G1X has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the G1X was succeeded by the Canon G1X Mark II. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Leica websites.
Review summary
So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon G1 X and the Leica S3? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Advantages of the Canon PowerShot G1 X:
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Ready to shoot: Comes with a built-in lens, while the S3 requires a separate lens.
- More compact: Is smaller (117x81mm vs 160x120mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the S3).
- Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
- Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in January 2012).

Arguments in favor of the Leica S3:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (64 vs 14.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 117%.
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
- Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
- More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
- Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
- Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/24p vs 1080/24p).
- Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
- Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
- Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (3 vs 1.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More flexible: Makes it possible to change lenses and thus to use specialty optics.
- Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
- Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-II standard.
- More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
- More modern: Reflects 6 years and 8 months of technical progress since the G1X launch.
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the S3 is the clear winner of the contest (21 : 9 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon G1 X and the Leica S3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best DSLR Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the G1X or the S3 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
Camera Model |
AP score |
CL score |
DPR score |
EPZ score |
PB score |
Camera Launch |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price |
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1. | Canon G1 X | 5/5 | + | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 799 | ||
2. | Leica S3 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2018 | 18,995 | ||
3. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 3/5 | + | 77/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 799 | ||
4. | Canon G16 | 4/5 | + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | ||
5. | Canon S120 | .. | + + | .. | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 449 | ||
6. | Canon SX50 | 3/5 | + + | 72/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 429 | ||
7. | Canon T4i | 4/5 | + + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | ||
8. | Canon T3 | .. | 80/100 | 69/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 449 | ||
9. | Canon T1i | .. | + + | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2009 | 799 | ||
10. | Canon XSi | .. | + + | + + | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2008 | 799 | ||
11. | Leica M10 | 4.5/5 | .. | .. | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2017 | 6,595 | ||
12. | Leica S-E Typ 006 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2014 | 16,900 | ||
13. | Leica S Typ 007 | 4/5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2014 | 24,490 | ||
14. | Leica S Typ 006 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2012 | 21,950 | ||
15. | Leica V-LUX 4 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2012 | 949 | ||
16. | Leica V-LUX 3 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Dec 2011 | 949 | ||
17. | Leica S2 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | Sep 2008 | 22,995 | ||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available. |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Canon G1 X vs Leica S3
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon G1 X | Leica S3 |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | 28-112mm f/2.8-5.8 | Leica S mount lenses |
Launch Date | January 2012 | September 2018 |
Launch Price | USD 799 | USD 18,995 |
Sensor Specs | Canon G1 X | Leica S3 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1.5" Sensor | Medium Format Sensor |
Sensor Size | 18.7 x 14.0 mm | 45.0 x 30.0 mm |
Sensor Area | 261.8 mm2 | 1350 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 23.4 mm | 54.1 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.85x | 0.8x |
Sensor Resolution | 14.2 Megapixels | 64 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4352 x 3264 pixels | 9800 x 6533 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.30 μm | 4.59 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.43 MP/cm2 | 4.74 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/24p Video | 4K/24p Video |
ISO Setting | 100 - 12,800 ISO | 100 - 50,000 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | Maestro II |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 60 | .. |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.7 | .. |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | .. |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 644 | .. |
Screen Specs | Canon G1 X | Leica S3 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 74% | 98% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | Control Panel |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Shooting Specs | Canon G1 X | Leica S3 |
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 1.9 shutter flaps/s | 3 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | no On-Board Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | CF or SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Dual card slots |
UHS card support | no | UHS-II |
Connectivity Specs | Canon G1 X | Leica S3 |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | no PC Sync | PC Sync socket |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | no Headphone port | Headphone port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Geotagging | no internal GPS | GPS built-in |
Body Specs | Canon G1 X | Leica S3 |
Environmental Sealing | not weather sealed | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | NB-10L | BP-PRO1 |
Body Dimensions |
117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.6 x 3.2 x 2.6 in) |
160 x 120 x 80 mm (6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in) |
Camera Weight | 534 g (18.8 oz) | 1260 g (44.4 oz) |
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