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Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 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
  • Earlier Model is Leica M9
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M9-P versus Sony TX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the M9-P (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The M9-P was announced about the same time to the TX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M9-P scores vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Sony TX10

 M9-P TX10 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Leica M9-P

 TX10 M9-P 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Sony TX10

 M9-P TX10 
IntroducedJune 2011August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M9-P versus the TX10.

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and TX10 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and TX10.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M9-P with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M9-P will give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
70
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M9-P
Street photography with Sony TX10
64
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (350 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography details
Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
60
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Leica M9-P vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Sony TX10
 Leica M9-PSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica M9-P Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2011-06-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 2500 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $7,995 $309