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Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M9-P

The Leica M (Typ 240) and the Leica M9-P side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica M (Typ 240) if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (24 against 18 MP). On these specs the Leica M9-P has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica M (Typ 240) and the Leica M9-P

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecLeica M (Typ 240)Leica M9-P
MakerLeicaLeica
MountLeica MLeica M
SensorFull frame, 36 x 24 mmFull frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor1×1×
Resolution24 MPmore detail18 MP
Stabilisationnonenone
Announced20122011
Typerangefinderrangefinder
Lenses in this guide100 for its sensor100 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasFull frame36 × 24 mmCrop factor 1×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica M (Typ 240) 1×, Leica M9-P 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.

50mm on either · 40°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Leica M lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 100 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Leica M (Typ 240): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Leica M9-P: 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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