Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon G9 X II and Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was brought out 4 years prior to the Q2 Monochrom and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X II scores vs the Q2 Monochrom for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II enjoys physical 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 Q2 Monochrom has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Q2 Monochrom is 92 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and Q2 Monochrom.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will result in more detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older G9 X II will be behind in sensor innovation.