Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q3

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G9 X II (1") and Q3 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was revealed 7 years before the Q3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X II grades vs the Q3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Leica Q3. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II vs Leica Q3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the Q3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and Q3 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and Q3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica Q3 will provide more detail because of its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G9 X II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.