Canon PowerShot
G1X
 vs
Leica
M8.2

Canon PowerShot G1X
 
Leica M8.2
 

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G1X

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Leica M8.2

Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 27.0x18.0mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.5"
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Rangefinder
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon G1X
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
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 More than 20% larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 24fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 2,500 ISO
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 The G1X's maximum light sensitivity is 2.4 f-stops better
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.2 MP vs 10.4 MP
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 Capture around 40% more detail in your photos
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Weight Lighter 390 g vs 591 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Continuous shooting Supports continuous shooting 1.9 fps vs None
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 Allows taking many pictures in rapid succession
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 8s
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 7.5x longer exposures
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the Canon G1X

Advantages of the Leica M8.2
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 27.0x18.0mm vs Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
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 Around 90% larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Size Smaller 139x80x37 mm vs 117x81x65 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 2.6"
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 More than 40% thinner
Viewfinder Has a rangefinder viewfinder Rangefinder vs Tunnel
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 Rangefinder viewfinders are typically big and bright
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the Leica M8.2
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
G1X:Four thirds 18.7x14.0mm
M8.2:APS-C 27.0x18.0mm
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
G1X:Tunnel
M8.2:Rangefinder
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Poor or no continuous shooting Help
G1X:1.9 fps
M8.2:None

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the M8.2
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the M8.2
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$488
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the X1 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the X1 vs the M8.2
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the M8.2
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,114 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the PowerShot G1X
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the M8.2

Canon PowerShot G1X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Size Smaller
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot G15 Quick

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$444 - $449
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G1X
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Much more zoom
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Significantly larger
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G1X
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Much wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the PowerShot G1X
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot G1X

Leica M8.2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Longest exposure Slightly shorter max exposures
Compare the M9 vs the M8.2
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,399 body only

$2,099 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Size Slightly larger
Compare the X-Pro1 vs the M8.2
Leica X2

Leica X2

Boutique

$1,995
Screen size Larger screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Interchangeable lenses Built-in lens only
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Compare the X2 vs the M8.2
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,000 body only

$1,399 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the X-E1 vs the M8.2

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