Canon G9 X vs Leica X2

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G9 X vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and X2 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and X2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 3 years later than the X2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G9 X matches up versus the X2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Leica X2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X compared to the X2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and X2 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and X2.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an edge in sensor technology.