Leica M9 vs Sony FX30

Let's look more closely at the Leica M9 versus Sony FX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was revealed 14 years before the FX30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M9 matches up versus the FX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 and Sony FX30. The full galleries are provided at Leica M9 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Leica M9 versus Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M9 vs the FX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and FX30 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and FX30.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony FX30 will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.