Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Edition 60

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).

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The 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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Leica M Edition 60. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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.