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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was released 17 months before the A9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Sony A9

 M Typ 262 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Leica M Typ 262

 A9 M Typ 262 
RevealedApril 2017November 2015Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kSharper display (+519k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A9

 M Typ 262 A9 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the A9.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and A9 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and A9.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
84
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
Sony A9 Street photography details
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
Sony A9 Sports photography features
50
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Sony A9
58
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
86
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Sony A9
22
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
does not have mic port
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Sony A9
 Leica M Typ 262Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M Typ 262 Sony Alpha A9
Also called as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2017-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution - 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $5,069 $4,498