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Leica M9 vs Sony Alpha 850

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Leica M9
Leica

Leica M9

Leica M · released 2009-09-09
Lowest now
$3,399
MSRP
$6,995
49% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed

Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $3,399 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 49% of the $6,995 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.

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Sony

Sony Alpha 850

Sony Alpha (A-mount) · released 2009-09-25
Lowest now
MSRP
$1,999
Not enough price data yet

We don't currently see Sony Alpha 850 at any of our tracked sources. Check back after the next nightly crawl, or try one of the similar cameras below.

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Specs side by side

Leica M9 Sony Alpha 850
Brand Leica Sony
Family Leica M Sony Alpha (A-mount)
Category body body
Body type Rangefinder DSLR
Mount Leica M Sony A
Sensor Full Frame Full Frame
Megapixels 18 MP 24.6 MP
IBIS no
Weather sealed No
Max video no video
Max native ISO ISO 2,500
Body weight 585 g
Dimensions 139 × 80 × 37 mm
Body material magnesium alloy
Released 2009-09-09 2009-09-25
Discontinued
Status discontinued discontinued
MSRP $6,995 $1,999
Current low $3,399
% of MSRP 49% of MSRP

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