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Kodak M575 vs Leica M9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Renewed by Leica M9-P
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Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Kodak M575 versus Leica M9, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Kodak and Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M575 (14MP) and M9 (18MP) and the M575 (1/2.3") and M9 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The M575 was manufactured 4 months later than the M9 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak M575 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M575 scores against the M9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Leica M9

 M575 M9 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Kodak M575

 M9 M575 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Leica M9

 M575 M9 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M575 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Leica M9 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M575 compared to the M9.

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and M9 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M575 and M9.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M575 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica M9 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography information
Leica M9 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Kodak M575 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
max ISO too low (1,000)
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak M575
Sports photography with Leica M9
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
good MP (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M575 Travel photography factors
Leica M9 Travel photography factors
68
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (152g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography features
Leica M9 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M575 Vlogging features
Leica M9 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (152 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Kodak M575 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Leica M9
 Kodak EasyShare M575Leica M9
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Leica
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Leica M9
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-05 2009-09-09
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 1000 2500
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $2,750