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Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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
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Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was revealed 15 months after the M-E Typ 220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G16 being a Compact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G16 grades against the M-E Typ 220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 G16 M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedNovember 2013September 2012More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Canon G16

 M-E Typ 220 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 G16 M-E Typ 220 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G16 compared to the M-E Typ 220.

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and M-E Typ 220 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and M-E Typ 220.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent G16 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (356 grams)
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
46
decent megapixels (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
64
great battery (360 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than average (356 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (356 grams)
9
no video
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Canon G16 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Canon PowerShot G16Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 2500
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 59
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 69
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 230 787
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $0