Leica M9 vs Sony A7R

In this article, we are looking at the Leica M9 versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and A7R (36MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M9 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M9 matches up versus the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M9 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M9 compared to the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M9 and A7R is 79 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and A7R.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A7R to result in more detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M9 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.