Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is pretty well matched but the G9 X (1") and Q-P (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was introduced 4 years before the Q-P which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X scores vs the Q-P for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Leica Q-P. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Leica Q-P Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X has physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Leica Q-P has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X against the Q-P.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Q-P is 92 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Q-P.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica Q-P will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G9 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.