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Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp

Portability
78
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49
Leica M9-P front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Old Model is Leica M9
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica M9-P versus Sigma fp, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and fp (25MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M9-P was launched 9 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M9-P grades against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Sigma fp

 M9-P fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Leica M9-P

 fp M9-P 
ReleasedJuly 2019June 2011More recent by 98 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Sigma fp

 M9-P fp 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P features outside 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 Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9-P versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M9-P compared to the fp.

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and fp is 78 and 84 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and fp.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sigma fp to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
69
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M9-P
Sports photography with Sigma fp
44
MP count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
environment proof
includes focus by touch
MP count amazing (25MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging features
Sigma fp Vlogging features
9
can't record video
37
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Leica M9-P vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Sigma fp
 Leica M9-PSigma fp
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model Leica M9-P Sigma fp
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-06-21 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Amount of lenses 59 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
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 Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $7,995 $2,050