Canon G9 X II vs Leica C
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Older Model is Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Additionally referred to as Typ112

Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon G9 X II versus Leica C, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and C (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and C (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

The G9 X II was manufactured 3 years after the C which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G9 X II grades versus the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Leica C. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Leica C
G9 X II | C | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | September 2013 | Newer by 41 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon G9 X II
C | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Leica C
G9 X II | C | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G9 X II versus Leica C in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II against the C.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and C is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and C.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Leica C Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Leica C | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Leica C |
Also Known as | - | Typ112 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2013-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.2 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 195g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $530 | $1,299 |