Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica M9

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 and Leica M9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the M9 (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and M9 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years after the M9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up versus the M9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Leica M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the M9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and M9 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and M9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica M9 will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.