Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 3 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the M-E Typ 220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Leica M-E Typ 220. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Leica M-E Typ 220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the M-E Typ 220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and M-E Typ 220 is 95 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and M-E Typ 220.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 190 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.