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Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Previous Model is Leica M9
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica M9-P and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M9-P was introduced 5 years before the A7R II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the M9-P scores versus the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Sony A7R II

 M9-P A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Leica M9-P

 A7R II M9-P 
IntroducedJune 2015June 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Sony A7R II

 M9-P A7R II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P has 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) and the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M9-P and the A7R II.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and A7R II is 78 and 68 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and A7R II.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A7R II to offer you greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M9-P
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
85
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography features
Sony A7R II Street photography features
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
44
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low battery (350 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery pack (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography information
Sony A7R II Landscape photography information
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Sony A7R II
 Leica M9-PSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M9-P Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-06-21 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 399
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 625 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 98
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 13.9
DXO Low light score 854 3434
Other
Battery life 350 photos 290 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $7,995 $2,913