Leica M9 vs Sony A7S
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Leica M9 vs Sony A7S 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
- Updated by Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced April 2014
- Successor is Sony A7S II
Leica M9 vs Sony A7S Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica M9 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe M9 was launched 5 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M9 matches up against the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M9 vs Sony A7S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Sony A7S
M9 | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Leica M9
A7S | M9 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | September 2009 | More recent by 55 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Sony A7S
M9 | A7S | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Leica M9 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Compare the Leica M9 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M9 against the A7S.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and A7S is 79 and 77 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and A7S.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica M9 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older M9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Leica M9 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Leica M9 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M9 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-09-09 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 59 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lbs) | 489 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 360 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $2,750 | $1,998 |