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Leica M9 vs Nikon D850
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Leica M9

Leica M9
34%

Nikon D850

nikon d850
Winner!
82%
Leica M9
vs
Nikon D850
Price
Brand
Leica
Nikon
Model
M9
D850
Released
2009
2017
Announcement Date
September 09, 2009
August 23, 2017
Camera Type
Mirrorless
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
42%
79%
Megapixels
18 MP
45.7 MP
Image Resolution
5212 x 3472 px
8256 x 5504 px
Sensor Type
CCD
CMOS
Sensor Size
24 x 36 mm
23.9 x 35.9 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame
Frame Rate
2 fps
7 fps
Lens Mount
Leica M
Nikon F FX
Image Processor
Maestro II
Expeed 5
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
160
64
Maximum ISO (Native)
2,500
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
80
32
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
2500
102400
Minimum Shutter Speed
4 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
0
153
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (rangefinder)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
70%
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
4K
Max Video Dimensions
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
MOV, MP4
Features
Features
17%
87%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.5"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
2,359,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
21%
84%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible), XQD
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-SCL1
EN-EL15a
Battery Life
350 shots
1,840 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
69%
100%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.5 bits
26.4 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.7 EVs
14.8 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
884
2660
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
73 reviews
653 reviews
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