Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon G9 X vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was manufactured 3 years later than the V-Lux 40 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 X scores against the V-Lux 40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features physical 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) while the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X vs the V-Lux 40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.