Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
- Introduced September 2019
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2009
- Successor is Leica M9-P

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 10 years later than the M9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the M9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M9. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M9
Fujifilm X-A7 | M9 | |||
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Revealed | September 2019 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 122 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+2530k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm X-A7
M9 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M9
Fujifilm X-A7 | M9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Leica M9 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the M9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M9 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M9.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Leica M9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-A7 | Leica M9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-09-11 | 2009-09-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5212 x 3472 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 2500 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
Number of lenses | 54 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,760k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 320 grams (0.71 lb) | 585 grams (1.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 440 photos | 350 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $700 | $2,750 |