Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica M9-P versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was revealed 20 months before the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the M9-P grades vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M9-P versus Sony NEX-3N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M9-P compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and NEX-3N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and NEX-3N.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M9-P having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M9-P will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.