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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 5 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the M-E Typ 220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-H1 M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2012Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-H1 M-E Typ 220 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and M-E Typ 220 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and M-E Typ 220.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
46
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
57
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-H1Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 310 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $0