Leica M9 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a extended assessment of the Leica M9 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M9 (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was announced 4 years before the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M9 scores against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M9 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M9 against the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and NEX-3N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M9 will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.