Leica M9-P vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica M9-P and Sony NEX-C3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was launched 2 months prior to the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M9-P grades vs the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Leica M9-P and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M9-P versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and NEX-C3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and NEX-C3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M9-P due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M9-P will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.