Leica M9 vs Nikon S4300

Below, we are analyzing the Leica M9 versus Nikon S4300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the M9 (Full frame) and S4300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S4300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M9 grades vs the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M9 compared to the S4300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and S4300 is 79 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and S4300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M9 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M9 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged M9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.