Leica M9-P vs Sony FX30

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica M9-P vs Sony FX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was released 12 years prior to the FX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M9-P grades against the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M9-P has external 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 FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M9-P and the FX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and FX30 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and FX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony FX30 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.