Canon M vs Leica M9-P

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M vs Leica M9-P, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is pretty similar but the M (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M was unveiled 14 months after the M9-P which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M matches up vs the M9-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Leica M9-P. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Leica M9-P Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M versus the M9-P.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and M9-P is 89 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M and M9-P.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The M provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The fresher M should have an advantage in sensor technology.