Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Leica D-Lux 7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X vs D-Lux 7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot G9 X vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specs

PowerShot G9 X

  • Introduced in September 2015
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-84mm (3x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98 x 58 x 31mm³ (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″)
  • 209g (6.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X

D-Lux 7

  • Introduced in November 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 17 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118 x 66 x 64mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 2.5″)
  • 393g (12.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D-Lux 7

PowerShot G9 X vs D-Lux 7 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

Featuring an area of 225mm² (0.36 sq.in.), the D-Lux 7’s sensor is somewhat larger that the chip that the PowerShot G9 X employs at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with 1″ sized chips.

Better choice: Leica D-Lux 7

Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Leica D-Lux 7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X a better choice

PowerShot G9 X

D-Lux 7
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.20 17.00
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

209g
(6.7 oz.)		 393g
(12.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)		 498cm³
(31 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X are the higher resolution, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the D-Lux 7. Another advantage over the D-Lux 7: the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Leica D-Lux 7

PowerShot G9 X

D-Lux 7
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Four Thirds
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 11
Auto Focus points (4)

31 49
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

220 403

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the larger sensor, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Leica are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the D-Lux 7 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 24 points for the D-Lux 7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X

D-Lux 7
Image stabilizer
Touch screen
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G9 X VS Leica D-Lux 7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X and D-Lux 7
PowerShot G9 X und D-Lux 7, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot G9 X und D-Lux 7, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X

Leica D-Lux 7

11
24

We recommend Leica D-Lux 7 as better choice.