Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we are contrasting the Leica M9-P versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M9-P matches up against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Leica M9-P versus Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M9-P against the NEX-5T.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and NEX-5T is 78 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M9-P because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M9-P will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.