Canon G9 X vs Leica X Vario

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Leica X Vario. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon G9 X and Leica X Vario in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.