Canon M100 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon M100 vs Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The M100 was revealed 5 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M100 grades versus the M-E Typ 220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M100 and Leica M-E Typ 220. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 has outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M100 versus the M-E Typ 220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and M-E Typ 220 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M100 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon M100 will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern M100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.