Leica M9 vs Sony WX300
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Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350
Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica M9 and Sony WX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the M9 (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe M9 was revealed 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M9 scores vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Sony WX300
M9 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Leica M9
WX300 | M9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | September 2009 | Newer by 42 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Sony WX300
M9 | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Leica M9 and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M9 against the WX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and WX300 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and WX300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The M9 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged M9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Leica M9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-09-09 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 59 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585g (1.29 lb) | 166g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,750 | $330 |