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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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
  • Introduced September 2012
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Leica M-E Typ 220, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 8 years prior to the M-E Typ 220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades against the M-E Typ 220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm S3 Pro M-E Typ 220 
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedSeptember 2012March 2005More recent by 91 months
Display dimension2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm S3 Pro M-E Typ 220 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features outside measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has sizing 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 Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and M-E Typ 220 is 54 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
71
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (930g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Sports photography camera
47
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
46
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition (930 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
57
good resolution (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2005-03-16 2012-09-17
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 1600 2500
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Leica M
Amount of lenses 309 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 585g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 69
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 11.7
DXO Low light rating 346 787
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $0