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Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Leica M9-P and Samsung SL720, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and SL720 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The M9-P was revealed 24 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M9-P scores vs the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Samsung SL720

 M9-P SL720 
IntroducedJune 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Leica M9-P

 SL720 M9-P 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Samsung SL720

 M9-P SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M9-P and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M9-P compared to the SL720.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and SL720 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and SL720.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M9-P using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica M9-P will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern M9-P provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
70
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M9-P
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
44
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
54
good resolution (18MP)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
no Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (168g)
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Leica M9-P vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Samsung SL720
 Leica M9-PSamsung SL720
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica M9-P Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-06-21 2009-07-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 2500 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
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
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $7,995 $119