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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 3 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the M-E Typ 220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-A3 M-E Typ 220 
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2012Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-A3 M-E Typ 220 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and M-E Typ 220 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and M-E Typ 220.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
64
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
46
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
87
better than average battery life (410 shots)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
57
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing mic support
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-A3Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 6400 2500
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) -
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 NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 410 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $480 $0