Canon G9 X II vs Leica X2

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon G9 X II versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and X2 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and X2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 4 years after the X2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X II matches up vs the X2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Leica X2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II and the X2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and X2 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and X2.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G9 X II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have an edge in sensor tech.