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Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z300 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 4 years prior to the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the M-E Typ 220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm Z300 M-E Typ 220 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm Z300

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012June 2009More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm Z300 M-E Typ 220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 features outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z300 versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and M-E Typ 220 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and M-E Typ 220.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z300 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
resolution is good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography highlights
54
features focus by touch
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
resolution is good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-06-12 2012-09-17
Body design Ultracompact 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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 1600 2500
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Available lenses - 59
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $0