Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the G9 X (1") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was launched 6 years prior to the Q2 Monochrom and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G9 X grades vs the Q2 Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 X and the Q2 Monochrom.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Q2 Monochrom is 92 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and Q2 Monochrom.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will show greater detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G9 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.