Leica M8 vs Leica M9
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Leica M8: 2006 ; Leica M9: 2009
- Weight: Leica M8: 591 g ; Leica M9: 585 g
- Sensor size: Leica M8: 27 x 18 mm ; Leica M9: 35.8 x 23.9 mm
- Sensor resolution: Leica M8: 3930 x 2620 ; Leica M9: 5196 x 3464
- Effective megapixels: Leica M8: 10.3 ; Leica M9: 18.0
- Battery: Leica M8: Lithium-Ion rechargeable ; Leica M9: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Leica M9 (18.0).
| Specification | Leica M8 | Leica M9 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Model | M8 | M9 |
| Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37 mm | 139 x 37 x 80 mm |
| Weight | 591 g | 585 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 27 x 18 mm | 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 3930 x 2620 | 5196 x 3464 |
| Crop factor | 1.33 | 1.01 |
| Total megapixels | 10.3 | 18.5 |
| Effective megapixels | 10.3 | 18.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 5212 x 3472 |
| ISO | 160, 320, 640, 1250, 2500 | Auto, Pull 80, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 8 sec | 4 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot | Centre weighted |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | No | No |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | Secure Digital | SDHC, Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |