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Is the Leica M9 good for Street Photography?

Leica M9
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Leica M9 Street Photography Score

AVERAGE
Leica M9 has a score of 51 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street Photography is important for you, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Leica M9 Street Photography Detailed Analysis
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Using a viewfinder during a street photography shoot allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Large sensor in Leica M9 ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensor, and it also provide shallow depth of field and a nice blurry background when needed.
Medium sized Body
Mirrorlessbody of Leica M9 is a good combination of relatively small size and good handling camera, without giving the impression of a professional camera.
No Live-view
Live view lets you take photos without using the viewfinder which makes you less obstrusive and this works very well during street photography where you don't want to get people's attention.
No Image Stabilization
An articulated screen gives you the flexibility to shoot in non traditional positions such as waist level, which helps you to be more creative and unobtrusive in the streets.

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Leica M9 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Street Photography

Sony A7c

Compare M9 vs A7c

24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #36
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #34
Sony Alpha A7c
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 100
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Hasselblad X2D

Compare M9 vs X2D 100c

100 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Hasselblad X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #2
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #2
Hasselblad X2D 100c
Imaging 100
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score 98
Portrait 94
Street 96
Sports
Daily 100
Landscape 100

Sony FX3

Compare M9 vs FX3

12 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #62
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #48
Sony FX3
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 94
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6500

Compare M9 vs A6500

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #89
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #72
Sony Alpha a6500
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6600

Compare M9 vs A6600

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #70
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #54
Sony Alpha a6600
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 91
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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