Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 6 months after the M-E Typ 220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the M-E Typ 220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M-E Typ 220. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the M-E Typ 220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and M-E Typ 220 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.