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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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
  • Launched September 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The JX300 was announced 20 months before the M-E Typ 220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JX300 scores vs the M-E Typ 220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 JX300 M-E Typ 220 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the FujiFilm JX300

 M-E Typ 220 JX300 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 JX300 M-E Typ 220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 vs the M-E Typ 220.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and M-E Typ 220 is 95 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JX300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
good MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
good MP (18MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Leica M-E Typ 220
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 1600 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 787
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $110 $0