Canon G9 X vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Following is a complete overview of the Canon G9 X and Leica X (Typ 113), both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was introduced 13 months after the X (Typ 113) making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 X grades against the X (Typ 113) with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Leica X. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has got physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Leica X (Typ 113) has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X and Leica X (Typ 113) in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X versus the X (Typ 113).

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and X (Typ 113) is 92 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and X (Typ 113).

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon G9 X will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.