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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Successor is Leica M9-P
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica M9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and M9 (18MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and M9 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 23 months after the M9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the M9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica M9

 EX-ZR100 M9 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 M9 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica M9

 EX-ZR100 M9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica M9 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica M9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the M9.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and M9 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and M9.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica M9 will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Leica M9 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Leica M9 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M9 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Leica M9
64
lighter than competition in class (204g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
decent megapixels (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Leica M9 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Leica M9 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica M9
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Leica M9
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Leica M9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-09-09
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 3200 2500
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $2,750