Canon M200 vs Leica M9

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M200 versus Leica M9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was announced 10 years after the M9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M200 grades versus the M9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M200 and Leica M9. The whole galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 features external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica M9 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M200 and the M9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and M9 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and M9.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon M200 will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger M200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.