Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q-P

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Leica Q-P. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Leica Q-P Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.