Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X versus Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the G9 X (1") and Q2 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was unveiled 4 years prior to the Q2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X grades against the Q2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Leica Q2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Leica Q2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X versus the Q2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Q2 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Q2.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Leica Q2 will provide you with more detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older G9 X will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.