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Canon 4000D vs Leica M9

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Later Model is Leica M9-P
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Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 4000D vs Leica M9, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the M9 (18MP) is relatively close but the 4000D (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 4000D was manufactured 8 years later than the M9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 4000D matches up versus the M9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Leica M9

 4000D M9 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2009Fresher by 104 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Canon 4000D

 M9 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Leica M9

 4000D M9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 4000D offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Leica M9 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 4000D against the M9.

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and M9 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and M9.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The 4000D has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The fresher 4000D provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9 as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
69
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography information
Leica M9 Street photography information
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography info
Leica M9 Sports photography info
60
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
44
decent megapixels (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography advice
Leica M9 Travel photography advice
56
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
decent megapixels (18MP)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography features
Leica M9 Landscape photography features
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 4000D
Vlogging with Leica M9
28
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Canon 4000D vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Leica M9
 Canon EOS 4000DLeica M9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Leica M9
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2009-09-09
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 6400 2500
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Total lenses 326 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436g (0.96 lb) 585g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $293 $2,750