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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was revealed 5 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-A5 M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018September 2012Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-A5 M-E Typ 220 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M-E Typ 220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M-E Typ 220 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
46
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
88
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
57
good resolution (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging information
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 361 grams (0.80 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $0