Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600
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Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P & Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Sony A6600
M9-P | A6600 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Leica M9-P
A6600 | M9-P | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | June 2011 | Newer by 99 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M9-P vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Leica M9-P | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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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 |