Leica M Typ 262 with Sony Alpha A9 Overview
Let's compare Sony Alpha A9 with Leica M Typ 262.
These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras.
Sony A9 was released in 2017, and Leica M Typ 262 in 2015.
Alpha A9 is newer, which is a plus. M Typ 262 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (M Typ 262), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony A9, the maximum ISO is greater by 44800.
Alpha A9 has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), M Typ 262 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Alpha A9 has electronic viewfinder, and the M Typ 262 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Alpha A9 has a higher resolution of 3686k dots, M Typ 262 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha A9 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha A9 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha A9 |
M Typ 262 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Leica
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| Model |
Alpha A9 |
M Typ 262 |
| Announced |
April, 2017 |
November, 2015 |
| Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E |
Leica M |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
1 |
| Number of Lenses |
116 |
59 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
1440k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
3686 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.78 |
0.68 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
693 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
20.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Full frame |
| Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
35.6 x 23.8 mm |
35.8 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor Area |
847.3 mm² |
855.6 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5952 x 3976 |
| Max Native ISO |
51200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
200 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
204800 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
50 |
100 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
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| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
650 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
|
| Battery Model |
NP-FZ100 |
BP-SCL2 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
673 g |
600 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
127 x 96 x 63 mm |
139 x 80 x 42 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
2 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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