Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-7

Below, we are evaluating the Leica M9-P versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The M9-P was manufactured 5 months prior to the NEX-7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M9-P grades vs the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Leica M9-P versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M9-P vs the NEX-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and NEX-7 is 78 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-7 will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.