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Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Updated by Leica M11
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica M9
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Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M10 versus Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M10 was manufactured 5 years after the M9-P which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M10 scores vs the M9-P in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Leica M9-P

 M10 M9-P 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2011More modern by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Leica M10

 M9-P M10 

Common features in the Leica M10 and Leica M9-P

 M10 M9-P 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 versus the M9-P.

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and M9-P is 75 and 78 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and M9-P.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica M10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger M10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography info
Leica M9-P Sports photography info
53
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography advice
Leica M9-P Travel photography advice
57
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
54
decent MP (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography advice
Leica M9-P Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (210 per charge)
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging advice
Leica M9-P Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Leica M10 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Leica M9-P
 Leica M10Leica M9-P
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model Leica M10 Leica M9-P
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2011-06-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3992 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 50000 2500
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Available lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 600 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 68
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 2133 854
Other
Battery life 210 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $7,595 $7,995