Canon G9 X II vs Leica V-Lux 40

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II and Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was brought out 4 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Leica V-Lux 40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II and the V-Lux 40.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and V-Lux 40.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have an advantage in sensor technology.