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Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica M10 versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M10 was revealed 3 years prior to the A9 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M10 matches up vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Sony A9 II

 M10 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Leica M10

 A9 II M10 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2017Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1037kCrisper screen (+403k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Sony A9 II

 M10 A9 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 features external 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) while the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Leica M10 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 versus the A9 II.

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and A9 II is 75 and 62 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and A9 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography factors
Sony A9 II Street photography factors
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography information
Sony A9 II Sports photography information
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
better than average battery power (690 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 II Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (210 shots)
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Leica M10 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Sony A9 II
 Leica M10Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M10 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2019-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II 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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5952 x 3992 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2133 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 690 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $7,595 $4,498