Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Sony A9 II
M-Monochrom | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Leica M-Monochrom
A9 II | M-Monochrom | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | May 2012 | Newer by 90 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Sony A9 II
M-Monochrom | A9 II | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony A9 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Leica M-Monochrom | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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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 |