Canon G9 X vs Leica C-Lux

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon G9 X and Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1").

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The G9 X was announced 3 years prior to the C-Lux and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G9 X grades vs the C-Lux when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Leica C-Lux. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Leica C-Lux Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Leica C-Lux has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X and Leica C-Lux in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X and the C-Lux.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and C-Lux is 92 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and C-Lux.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older G9 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.