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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5952 x 3976
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100-6400
IMAGE White balance presets: 7
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 3.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (Cable release)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 80
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
Summary
The M (Typ 262) maximum resolution of 5952 x 3976 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the M9 highest resolution of 5212 x 3472 pixels (18 megapixels). The M9 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the M (Typ 262): Full frame (36 x 24 mm) versus Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm). It is the most significant difference between these models as big sensor allows the photographer to make pictures of the higher quality. The M (Typ 262) has a wider ISO range of 200-6400 than Auto,Pull80,160,200,250,320,400,500,640,800,1000,1250,1600,2000,2500 ISO range of the M9. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to make good quality pictures in low light conditions. The M (Typ 262) provides more number of white balance presets - 7. It gives the photographer more control over colour.
The M (Typ 262) screen is better as it offers more screen dots 921,000 in compare to 230,000 dots of the M9 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The M (Typ 262) provides better minimum shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The Leica M9 weighs 585g that is 95g less than the weight of the M (Typ 262). The M (Typ 262) can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and see exactly where a photo was produced.
The Leica M (Typ 262) has 10 advantages and the M9 only 3 so the M (Typ 262) will be the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon