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Leica M9 vs Sony WX300

Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49
Leica M9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Leica M9
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Sony WX300

 M9 WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Leica M9

 WX300 M9 
RevealedFebruary 2013September 2009Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Leica M9 and Sony WX300

 M9 WX300 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and WX300 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M9
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
69
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M9 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
44
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
54
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (166g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M9
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Leica M9 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9 and Sony WX300
 Leica M9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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