Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario
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Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Launched January 2017
- Superseded the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Old Model is Leica X2

Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G9 X II versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and X Vario (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The G9 X II was unveiled 3 years after the X Vario which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades vs the X Vario with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Leica X Vario. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Leica X Vario Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Leica X Vario
G9 X II | X Vario | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G9 X II
X Vario | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Leica X Vario
G9 X II | X Vario | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II offers 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) while the Leica X Vario has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G9 X II versus Leica X Vario in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II vs the X Vario.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and X Vario is 92 and 62 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and X Vario.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon G9 X II will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon G9 X II vs Leica X Vario Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Leica X Vario | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Leica X Vario |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2013-06-11 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3272 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12500 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-70mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.2fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | 1320 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 shots | 450 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $530 | $2,950 |