Leica M9-P vs Sony ZV-E10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M9-P versus Sony ZV-E10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was released 11 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M9-P matches up vs the ZV-E10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P & Sony ZV-E10. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica M9-P has external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Leica M9-P versus Sony ZV-E10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M9-P versus the ZV-E10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and ZV-E10 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M9-P featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M9-P will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.