As the dust surrounding the introduction of the 18-megapixel Leica M9 settles, we’ll examine how the full frame digital rangefinder stacks up to competing models within its niche, and try to provide context for the unique luxury camera.

Our first batch of published test data includes noise control and color accuracy measurements. Stay Tuned! We’ll continue to update and expand on this article in the coming days.

Update (9/11/09): Additional Leica M9 Samples Added