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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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 GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 8 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the M-E Typ 220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2012Newer by 102 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2360k230kClearer screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S M-E Typ 220 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the M-E Typ 220.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-E Typ 220 is 55 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and M-E Typ 220.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will result in greater detail with its extra 84MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
97
 manual focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (18MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 no liveview
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
74
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 weather sealing
 more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
65
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
91
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
46
 MP count good (18MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no liveview
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
67
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 more heavy than others in class (900g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
57
 MP count good (18MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography features
93
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
61
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
 MP count good (18MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 no liveview
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
34
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (900g)
9
 no video shooting
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica M
Available lenses 13 59
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 460 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $5,999 $0