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Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Launched June 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica M9
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M9-P and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M9-P was launched 12 years earlier than the A7R V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M9-P scores against the A7R V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 M9-P A7R V 

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

 A7R V M9-P 
RevealedOctober 2022June 2011More modern by 138 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.20"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2360k230kCrisper display (+2130k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 M9-P A7R V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P has exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P and Sony A7R V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M9-P versus the A7R V.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and A7R V is 78 and 60 respectively.

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

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and A7R V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 43MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography details
Sony A7R V Portrait photography details
70
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
90
manual focus
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M9-P
Street photography with Sony A7R V
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M9-P
Sports photography with Sony A7R V
44
good MP (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
92
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
great megapixels (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R V Landscape photography highlights
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
89
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M9-P
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
9
no video
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with microphone support
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Leica M9-P vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Sony A7R V
 Leica M9-PSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M9-P Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-21 2022-10-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 2500 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Total lenses 59 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.20"
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution None 7680x4320
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $7,995 $3,900