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Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
71
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 116
  • Later Model is Leica Q2
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X II and Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the Q (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G9 X II (1") and Q (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was released 20 months after the Q which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 X II scores versus the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Leica Q

 G9 X II Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2015More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G9 X II

 Q G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Leica Q

 G9 X II Q 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II provides exterior 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) while the Leica Q has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Q.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and Q is 92 and 63 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and Q.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica Q will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
Leica Q Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Leica Q
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
67
image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than others (640 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Leica Q
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Leica Q Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others (640g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography features
Leica Q Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
74
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Yes)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q as a Vlogging camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Yes)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than others (640 grams)
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IILeica Q
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Leica Q
Otherwise known as - Typ 116
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 640 gr (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 85
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.7
DXO Low light score 522 2221
Other
Battery life 235 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $530 $4,300