Canon G9 X II vs Leica C-Lux

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G9 X II and Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G9 X II was introduced 17 months before the C-Lux making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II grades vs the C-Lux in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Leica C-Lux. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Leica C-Lux Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got external 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-Lux has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X II and Leica C-Lux in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II against the C-Lux.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and C-Lux is 92 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and C-Lux.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged G9 X II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.