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Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 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
  • Older Model is Leica M9
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
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Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and A6600 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was introduced 9 years before the A6600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M9-P matches up versus the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Sony A6600

 M9-P A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica M9-P

 A6600 M9-P 
RevealedAugust 2019June 2011Newer by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Sony A6600

 M9-P A6600 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P offers external measurements 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 A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M9-P and the A6600.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and A6600 is 78 and 77 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and A6600.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6600 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M9-P
Street photography with Sony A6600
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography factors
Sony A6600 Sports photography factors
44
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (810 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
54
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
84
better than average battery life (810 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography details
Sony A6600 Landscape photography details
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging details
Sony A6600 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
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Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Sony A6600
 Leica M9-PSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica M9-P Sony Alpha a6600
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-06-21 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 2500 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 503 grams (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 854 1497
Other
Battery life 350 shots 810 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $7,995 $1,198