Reasons to choose M9
Released in 2009, M9 has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M9
vs Leica M9 Titanium
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
M9856 mm²
M9 Titanium- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M9 and M9 Titanium have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M9MetricM9 Titanium
18 MPEffective pixels18 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.8 × 23.9
6.89 µmPixel pitch6.89 µm
47.53 µm²Pixel area47.53 µm²
2.1 MP/cm²Pixel density2.1 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video—
585 gWeight585 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M9 and M9 Titanium have the same sensor area. The M9 and M9 Titanium have the same body weight. The M9 and M9 Titanium have the same effective resolution. The M9 Titanium is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M9 Titanium
Released in 2010, M9 Titanium has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.