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Canon G9 X vs Leica X2

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Leica X1
  • Renewed by Leica X Vario
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Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Leica X2

 G9 X X2 
RevealedOctober 2015May 2012Fresher by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon G9 X

 X2 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Leica X2

 G9 X X2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 size comparison

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

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Leica X2 Portrait photography highlights
64
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
screen is fixed
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Leica X2 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
can't change focal length (36mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography details
Leica X2 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
Leica X2 Landscape photography info
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
53
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging advice
Leica X2 Vlogging advice
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Canon G9 X vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Leica X2
 Canon PowerShot G9 XLeica X2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Leica X2
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-10-12 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 36mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 450 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $994