Leica M9-P vs Sony HX90V

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica M9-P versus Sony HX90V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and HX90V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was announced 4 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M9-P grades against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P has got external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M9-P compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and HX90V is 78 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The M9-P features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older M9-P will be behind with regard to sensor technology.