Leica TL2 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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Leica TL2 vs Canon G1X Mark III

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APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica TL2 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G1X Mark III Review.
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Differences

Leica TL2 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Leica TL2

Less expensive
$999 vs $2495
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica TL2.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon G1X Mark III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica TL2

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Canon G1X Mark III

Samsung NX500

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$1600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Leica TL2

Fujifilm X70

$2495
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Thinner

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III

Fujifilm X70

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Leica TL

Leica TL2

Leica TL

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica TL

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica TL

Compared to Leica CL

Leica TL2

Leica CL

$2495
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica CL

Canon G1X Mark III

Leica CL

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica CL

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