Canon G9 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon G9 X versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G9 X (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was unveiled 13 months after the D-Lux Typ 109 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X scores vs the D-Lux Typ 109 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features physical measurements 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 Typ 109 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X and the D-Lux Typ 109.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and D-Lux Typ 109 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and D-Lux Typ 109.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have a benefit in sensor technology.