Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9
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![Leica M Edition 60 front Leica M Edition 60 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M-Edition-60/Leica-M-Edition-60-front.jpg)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced September 2014
(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
- Introduced September 2009
- Renewed by Leica M9-P
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Leica M Edition 60 versus Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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The M Edition 60 was brought out 5 years later than the M9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M Edition 60 grades against the M9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 & Leica M9. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Leica M9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Leica M9
M Edition 60 | M9 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica M Edition 60
M9 | M Edition 60 |
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Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Leica M9
M Edition 60 | M9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Leica M9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the M9.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M9-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and M9 is 74 and 79 respectively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and M9.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica M Edition 60 to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher M Edition 60 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Leica-M9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Leica M9 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Leica M9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Leica M9 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-23 | 2009-09-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5212 x 3472 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 2500 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica M |
Total lenses | 59 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 585 gr (1.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | - | $2,750 |