Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701

Below, we are analyzing the Leica M9 and Leica T Type 701, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Leica. The sensor resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the T Type 701 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the M9 (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9 was introduced 5 years before the T Type 701 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M9 grades vs the T Type 701 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Leica T Typ 701. The whole galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Leica T Type 701 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Leica M9 features outer measurements 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 T Type 701 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Leica M9 and Leica T Type 701 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M9 against the T Type 701.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and T Type 701 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and T Type 701.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M9 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older M9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.