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Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario 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
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
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Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon G9 X and Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and X Vario (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was unveiled 2 years after the X Vario which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G9 X scores against the X Vario with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Leica X Vario

 G9 X X Vario 
LaunchedOctober 2015June 2013More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G9 X

 X Vario G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Leica X Vario

 G9 X X Vario 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Leica X Vario has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X compared to the X Vario.

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and X Vario is 92 and 62 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and X Vario.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon G9 X will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Leica X Vario
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (209g)
no articulating screen
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography features
Leica X Vario Sports photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Leica X Vario
77
lighter than others (209g)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
great battery (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (680 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
Landscape photography with Leica X Vario
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
61
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
Leica X Vario Vlogging advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (209 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
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Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Leica X Vario
 Canon PowerShot G9 XLeica X Vario
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Leica X Vario
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2013-06-11
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3272
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 78
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 495 1320
Other
Battery life 220 photos 450 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $2,950