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Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced November 2018
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Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Leica Q-P

 G9 X Q-P 

Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Canon G9 X

 Q-P G9 X 
IntroducedNovember 2018October 2015More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Leica Q-P

 G9 X Q-P 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P size comparison

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

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography factors
Leica Q-P Portrait photography factors
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Leica Q-P Street photography advice
80
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (209g)
fixed screen
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (640g)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Leica Q-P Sports photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography info
Leica Q-P Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors (209g)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average (640 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Leica Q-P Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
66
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Leica Q-P
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
30
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (640g)
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Canon G9 X vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Leica Q-P
 Canon PowerShot G9 XLeica Q-P
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Leica Q-P
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2018-11-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.7-16
Macro focusing range 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $3,995