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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Introduced September 2012
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-E1 M-E Typ 220 
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-E1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-E1 M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedFebruary 2013September 2012Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography info
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
49
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
46
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
57
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-E1Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Leica M-E Typ 220
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 6400 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $0