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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched September 2013
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M-E Typ 220, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced 13 months after the M-E Typ 220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the M-E Typ 220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-M1 M-E Typ 220 
ReleasedSeptember 2013September 2012More modern by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M-E Typ 220 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M-E Typ 220

 Fujifilm X-M1 M-E Typ 220 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M-E Typ 220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the M-E Typ 220.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and M-E Typ 220 is 87 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and M-E Typ 220.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography highlights
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
54
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
57
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging factors
31
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Leica M-E Typ 220
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $0