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Comparison of Canon PowerShot G15 and Leica X (Typ 113) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G15 ×
Leica X (Typ 113) ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G15Leica X (Typ 113)
BrandCanonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberG15X (Typ 113)
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)107133
Width (mm)4078
Height (mm)7673
Weight (g)350486
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G12-
SuccessorCanon G16-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)43.32369.72
Sensor width (mm)7.623.7
Sensor height (mm)5.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.94.79
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score46-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.9-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)165-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4274 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3278(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.25
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)Not specified
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensLeica Elmarit 23mm f/1.7 ASPH, 10 elements in 8 groups with 2 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0035.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.0023.00
Zoom ratio (x)51
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)530
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)58-
Thread typeVia optional lens adapter-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0mCompatible with Leica Visoflex (Typ 020) EVF
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)922,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80 to 12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1/2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • flash
  • halogen
  • manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AESmart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, FireworksFilm modes: Standard, dynamic, natural, B&W natural, B&W high contrast
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • second-curtain synchro
  • slow synchro
  • 1st/2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • fill-in flash
  • flash exposure correction
  • red-eye correction
  • slow sync
  • studio
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)-
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-ShoeHot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • wired
-
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • remote terminal
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.07-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.83-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.25
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)107
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.2-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)20-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.46-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.71-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)770-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performanceAvailable in an all black version with black leather and a silver version with brown leatherette.



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