Sony just released the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, world’s full frame compact camera. So let’s take a look the specs comparison of Sony DSC-RX1 and the Leica M9.
| Model | Sony DSC-RX1 | Leica M9 |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Pixels | 24.3 million | 18.0 million |
| Sensor Size | Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| File Format Still Images |
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| Picture Control | Landscape Monochrome Neutral Portrait Standard User-customizable Settings Vivid |
Monochrome Neutral Nine User-customizable Settings Standard Vivid |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC |
| Viewfinder | No | Yes |
| Lens mount | – | Leica M mount |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec. | 1/4000 sec. |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30 sec. | 32 sec. |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | 5 frames per second | 2 frames per second |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) | • No. of exposures: 3, 5 or 7 • Sequence: 0/+/- or -/0/+ • EV increments: 0.5 to 2.0 EV |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 – 25600 | ISO 80 – 2500 |
| Focus Modes | Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection |
None |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | 25 | None |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Movie | Yes | None |
| Monitor Size | 3″ 1,229K Xtra FineTFT LCD | 2.5″ 230K TFT LCD |
| Monitor Resolution | 1,229,000 Dots | 230,000 Dots |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery and charger | Lithium-Ion battery pack (3.7 V, 1900 mAh) |
| Approx. Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76″) | 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5″) |
| Approx. Weight | 482g | 589g |
| Price | $2,798.00 | $6,399.00 |