Leica Q with Canon G9 X II Comparison

Leica Q and Canon G9 X II Main Features

  • June, 2015
  • January, 2017
  • 24 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 28 mm (1x) F1.7 Zoom Lens
  • 28-84 mm (3x) F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 50000 ISO
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 8.2 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 130 x 80 x 93 mm, 640g.
  • 98 x 58 x 31 mm, 206g.
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Leica Q Scores


Imaging score
73
Features score
76
Value for money score
82
Portability score
77
Overall score
79

Canon G9 X II Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
61
Value for money score
75
Portability score
96
Overall score
60

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II with Leica Q Overview


Let's compare Leica Q with Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. These models are included in the Large Sensor Compact cameras. Leica Q was released in 2015, and Canon G9 X II in 2017. PowerShot G9 X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. Q 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Q is greater than that of PowerShot G9 X Mark II. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot G9 X Mark II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Leica Q, the maximum ISO is greater by 37200. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Q has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G9 X Mark II doesn’t have. Viewfinder Q has a higher resolution of 3680k dots, PowerShot G9 X Mark II has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica Q has 8.2 fps continuous shooting. Leica Q has 8.2 fps continuous shooting.

General Q PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Brand Leica Canon
Model Q PowerShot G9 X Mark II
Announced June, 2015 January, 2017
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 17 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 3680
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 8.2 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 6.00
Flash Modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame 1
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 50000 12800
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 235 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model BP-DC12
Physical
Weight 640 g 206 g
Physical Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93 mm 98 x 58 x 31 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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