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Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is relatively close but the G9 X II (1") and Q-P (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was released 22 months before the Q-P which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II grades against the Q-P 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-P

 G9 X II Q-P 

Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Canon G9 X II

 Q-P G9 X II 
LaunchedNovember 2018January 2017More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Leica Q-P

 G9 X II Q-P 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica Q-P has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Leica Q-P in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X II against the Q-P.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Q-P is 92 and 63 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and Q-P.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica Q-P will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged G9 X II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Leica Q-P
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Leica Q-P
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (640g)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography advice
Leica Q-P Sports photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
bad battery (235 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Leica Q-P
78
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
bad battery (235 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (640 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography information
Leica Q-P Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (235 CIPA)
66
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Leica Q-P
39
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
30
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (640g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Leica Q-P
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IILeica Q-P
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Leica Q-P
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2018-11-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20MP 24MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.7-16
Macro focus range 5cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
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 speed 8.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 640 gr (1.41 pounds)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $530 $3,995