Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M9

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 11 years later than the M9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the M9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M9. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Leica M9 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the M9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and M9 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and M9.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.