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Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 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
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Additionally Known as Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
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Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Leica Q2

 G9 X Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon G9 X

 Q2 G9 X 
ReleasedMarch 2019October 2015More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Leica Q2

 G9 X Q2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 size comparison

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

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Leica Q2
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
88
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Leica Q2 Street photography details
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than others (209 grams)
no moving screen
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Leica Q2 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
78
silent mode (1/40,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than others (209g)
features focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than average in class (718g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography advice
Leica Q2 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
80
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Leica Q2
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (718 grams)
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Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Leica Q2
 Canon PowerShot G9 XLeica Q2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Leica Q2
Otherwise known as - Type No. 4889
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2019-03-07
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
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) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 718 gr (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 96
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.5
DXO Low light rating 495 2491
Other
Battery life 220 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $4,985