Leica M9 vs Sony A7R V

Below is a comprehensive review of the Leica M9 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M9 was released 14 years before the A7R V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M9 grades vs the A7R V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9 and Sony Alpha A7R V. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Look at the Leica M9 vs Sony A7R V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M9 compared to the A7R V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9 and A7R V is 79 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and A7R V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A7R V to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.