Sony RX1 Vs. Leica M9 Specs Comparison

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
  • RAW (ARW2.3 Format)
  • RAW+JPEG
  • JPEG
  • DNG (RAW) 14-bit uncompressed (36 MB) / 8-bit compressed (18 MB)
  • JPEG (Fine / Basic)
  • DNG + JPEG
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
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