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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M-E Typ 220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 7 years later than the M-E Typ 220 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the M-E Typ 220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-A7 M-E Typ 220 
ReleasedSeptember 2019September 2012Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution2760k230kClearer screen (+2530k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-A7 M-E Typ 220 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M-E Typ 220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M-E Typ 220 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M-E Typ 220.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
80
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography information
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
46
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
88
great battery power (440 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
57
decent MP (18MP)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 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 surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 2500
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 2,760 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 life 440 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $0