Leica M8 vs Leica M9-P

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      Specifications

      General Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelM8M9-P
      Predecessor ModelLeica M9
      Successor ModelLeica M8.2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-HFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions27 x 18 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels19 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.35 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 2,50080 - 2,500
      Photo Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Max Image Resolution3936 x 26305212 x 3472
      Other Resolutions2952 x 1972, 1968 x 1315, 1312 x 8763840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Color SpaceAdobe RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB.sRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic, 6 presettings, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2,000 K to 13,100 K.
      Focus Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Lens ServoManualManual Focus
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Lens MountLeica MLeica M
      Crop Factor1.3x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      ViewfinderOptical (rangefinder)Optical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Shutter TypeMicro-processor controlled metal-blade slotted shutter with vertical movement
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps
      Flash Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync      		Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionTTL Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Exposure Metering ModesCenter-weighted
      Exposure ModesAutomatic mode (Auto), Manual exposure
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      DxO Low Light ISO663854
      DxO Color Depth21.122.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.311.6
      DxO Overall Score5968
      Video Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Dimensions139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)591 g (1.30 lb / 20.85 oz)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.5 x 7.5 x 7.5"
      Power and Storage Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Battery Life550 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Leica M8 Leica M9-P
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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