Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Leica M-E Typ 220. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.