Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux 6

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X II and Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was announced 4 years after the D-Lux 6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 X II grades versus the D-Lux 6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II versus the D-Lux 6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and D-Lux 6.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.