Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M-E Typ 220, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 3 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the M-E Typ 220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M-E Typ 220. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M-E Typ 220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the M-E Typ 220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M-E Typ 220 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.