Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux 7

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is very close but the G9 X II (1") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 22 months before the D-Lux 7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G9 X II matches up versus the D-Lux 7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Leica D-Lux 7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys 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) whilst the Leica D-Lux 7 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux 7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II and the D-Lux 7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and D-Lux 7 is 92 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and D-Lux 7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon G9 X II will result in more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G9 X II will be behind with regard to sensor technology.