Kodak S-1 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak S-1 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the S-1 (16MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is relatively similar but the S-1 (Four Thirds) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The S-1 was introduced 22 months later than the M-E Typ 220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S-1 scores against the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro S-1 & Leica M-E Typ 220. The whole galleries are available at Kodak S-1 Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Kodak S-1 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S-1 against the M-E Typ 220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S-1 and M-E Typ 220 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S-1 and M-E Typ 220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S-1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.