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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Launched September 2012
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 3 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-E2S M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2012More modern by 41 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-E2S M-E Typ 220 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S has outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (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 sizing 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-E2S versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and M-E Typ 220 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography details
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
69
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
46
good MP (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography factors
72
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
good MP (18MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
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 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $0