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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II

Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48
Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2012
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A9
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and A9 II (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was launched 8 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M-Monochrom grades vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Sony A9 II

 M-Monochrom A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Leica M-Monochrom

 A9 II M-Monochrom 
RevealedOctober 2019May 2012Newer by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A9 II

 M-Monochrom A9 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom features outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the A9 II.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and A9 II is 78 and 62 respectively.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and A9 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A9 II to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Street photography features
Sony A9 II Street photography features
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
45
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography features
Sony A9 II Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-Monochrom
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
9
no video recording
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A9 II
 Leica M-MonochromSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-10 2019-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 10000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 32 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 690 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $7,950 $4,498