Canon G9 X vs Leica D-Lux 7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is very comparable but the G9 X (1") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was manufactured 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 X grades against the D-Lux 7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Leica D-Lux 7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 7 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X compared to the D-Lux 7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and D-Lux 7 is 92 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and D-Lux 7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon G9 X will produce extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older G9 X will be behind in sensor tech.