Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.