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Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced May 2011
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Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was introduced 4 years after the V-Lux 30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G9 X scores against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Leica V-Lux 30

 G9 X V-Lux 30 
AnnouncedOctober 2015May 2011More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon G9 X

 V-Lux 30 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Leica V-Lux 30

 G9 X V-Lux 30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X offers outside measurements 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 V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X vs the V-Lux 30.

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and V-Lux 30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (209g)
no articulating screen
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (209g)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
70
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot G9 XLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Leica V-Lux 30
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-10-12 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209g (0.46 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $900