FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Leica M9

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Leica M9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and M9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z800EXR was introduced 11 months after the M9 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z800EXR grades against the M9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Leica M9. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Leica M9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z800EXR vs the M9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and M9 is 95 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and M9.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z800EXR using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica M9 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z800EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.