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Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M and Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is very close but the M (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The M was introduced about the same time to the M-E Typ 220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M matches up versus the M-E Typ 220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 M M-E Typ 220 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Canon M

 M-E Typ 220 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Leica M-E Typ 220

 M M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedJuly 2012September 2012Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M vs the M-E Typ 220.

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M and M-E Typ 220 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and M-E Typ 220.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The M contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography highlights
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography info
54
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
46
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
63
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging information
37
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon M vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Canon EOS MLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Available lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 69
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.7
DXO Low light rating 827 787
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $510 $0