Leica M9 vs Sony A7R III
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Leica M9 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed October 2017
- Succeeded the Sony A7R II
- Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Here is a extended review of the Leica M9 vs Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and A7R III (42MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe M9 was launched 9 years before the A7R III and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M9 grades vs the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Sony A7R III
| M9 | A7R III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Leica M9
| A7R III | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2017 |  | September 2009 | Fresher by 98 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Sony A7R III
| M9 | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Leica M9 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9 enjoys outer measurements 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 Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M9 versus the A7R III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M9 and A7R III is 79 and 63 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and A7R III.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A7R III to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M9 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Leica M9 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica M9 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-09-09 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 2500 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 59 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585g (1.29 lb) | 657g (1.45 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 69 | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 884 | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 650 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | Single | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $2,750 | $2,800 |
