Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Let's look more closely at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the M Edition 60 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the M Edition 60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Leica M Edition 60
| M-E Typ 220 | M Edition 60 |
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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| M Edition 60 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Edition 60
| M-E Typ 220 | M Edition 60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Examine the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the M Edition 60.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and M Edition 60 is 79 and 74 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and M Edition 60.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica M Edition 60 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications
| Leica M-E Typ 220 | Leica M Edition 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Leica |
| Model | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Leica M Edition 60 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2014-09-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 5952 x 3976 |
| Highest native ISO | 2500 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 59 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 585 grams (1.29 pounds) | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 69 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 787 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $0 | - |