Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701
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Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced September 2009
- Replacement is Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica L Mount
- 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Introduced April 2014

Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview
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.

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.

Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica T Type 701
M9 | T Type 701 |
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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Leica M9
T Type 701 | M9 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | ![]() | September 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1300k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1070k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Leica T Type 701
M9 | T Type 701 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison
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.

Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison
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.

Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M9 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications
Leica M9 | Leica T Typ 701 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica M9 | Leica T Typ 701 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-09-09 | 2014-04-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4944 x 3278 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 12500 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 59 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,300k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585 gr (1.29 pounds) | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | 1082 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,750 | $1,603 |