Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A9 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was announced 6 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M-Monochrom grades against the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M-Monochrom features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M-Monochrom and the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and A9 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and A9.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A9 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.