Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Previous Model is Canon G7 X
- Later Model is Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
- Released September 2014
- Additionally Known as Typ 109

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The G7 X MII was released 18 months later than the D-Lux Typ 109 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 X MII matches up vs the D-Lux Typ 109 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109
G7 X MII | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G7 X MII
D-Lux Typ 109 | G7 X MII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
G7 X MII | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and D-Lux Typ 109 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MII and D-Lux Typ 109.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G7 X MII will render more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 |
Also referred to as | - | Typ 109 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2014-09-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 319g (0.70 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $699 | $1,095 |