Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 18 months after the M-E Typ 220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the M-E Typ 220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 & Leica M-E Typ 220. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the M-E Typ 220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and M-E Typ 220 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and M-E Typ 220.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.