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Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
50
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 109
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G9 X II (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 2 years after the D-Lux Typ 109 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II scores against the D-Lux Typ 109 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G9 X II D-Lux Typ 109 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2014Newer by 28 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G9 X II

 D-Lux Typ 109 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G9 X II D-Lux Typ 109 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II compared to the D-Lux Typ 109.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and D-Lux Typ 109 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and D-Lux Typ 109.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon G9 X II will provide more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
70
you can focus manually
decent MP (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
74
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
59
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
terrible battery pack (235 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
terrible battery pack (235 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
72
decent MP (13 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (235 CIPA)
73
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
39
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IILeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also Known as - Typ 109
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2014-09-23
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 11.0 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 (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $530 $1,095