Canon G9 X vs Leica Q3

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G9 X (1") and Q3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was released 8 years prior to the Q3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G9 X scores against the Q3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Leica Q3. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X provides external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X and Leica Q3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X compared to the Q3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Q3 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and Q3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica Q3 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 40MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.