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Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49
Leica M9 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Later Model is Leica M9-P
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
  • Announced June 2011
  • Older Model is Leica M9
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Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M9 was released 21 months before the M9-P which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M9 matches up against the M9-P with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica M9-P

 M9 M9-P 

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Leica M9

 M9-P M9 
AnnouncedJune 2011September 2009Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Leica M9 and Leica M9-P

 M9 M9-P 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M9 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M9 vs the M9-P.

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and M9-P is 79 and 78 respectively.

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and M9-P.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older M9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9 Portrait photography advice
Leica M9-P Portrait photography advice
69
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
70
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M9
Street photography with Leica M9-P
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M9
Sports photography with Leica M9-P
44
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M9
Travel photography with Leica M9-P
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
good MP (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M9
Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M9
Vlogging with Leica M9-P
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9 and Leica M9-P
 Leica M9Leica M9-P
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica M9 Leica M9-P
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-09-09 2011-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 2500 2500
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica M
Amount of lenses 59 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 grams (1.29 pounds) 600 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 68
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.6
DXO Low light rating 884 854
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,750 $7,995