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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
64
Features
28
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Announced September 2012
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 8 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores vs 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-E4 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-E4 M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2012Newer by 102 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-E4 M-E Typ 220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and M-E Typ 220 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and M-E Typ 220.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
70
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
great MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
46
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great MP (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
57
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography features
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
61
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging details
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-E4Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Leica M-E Typ 220
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 2500
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 58 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $849 $0