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Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Launched June 2011
  • Old Model is Leica M9
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
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Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Sony NEX-3N

 M9-P NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Leica M9-P

 NEX-3N M9-P 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2011More modern by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Sony NEX-3N

 M9-P NEX-3N 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
66
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography details
Sony NEX-3N Street photography details
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography factors
44
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (480 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (480 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography features
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M9-P
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
9
no video recording
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Sony NEX-3N
 Leica M9-PSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica M9-P Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-21 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 2500 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 854 1067
Other
Battery life 350 shots 480 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $7,995 $399