Leica M9-P vs Sony WX80

Here is a extended analysis of the Leica M9-P versus Sony WX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched but the M9-P (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M9-P was introduced 18 months prior to the WX80 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M9-P scores against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P offers outside 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M9-P versus the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and WX80.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M9-P with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M9-P will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be behind in sensor technology.