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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 4 years prior to the M Typ 262 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the M Typ 262 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Leica M Typ 262

 M-E Typ 220 M Typ 262 

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 M Typ 262 M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedNovember 2015September 2012More modern by 38 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Typ 262

 M-E Typ 220 M Typ 262 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 262 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the M Typ 262.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and M Typ 262 is 79 and 77 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and M Typ 262.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica M Typ 262 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography information
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography information
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
46
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
57
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
58
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
9
no video shooting
22
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Typ 262
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M Typ 262
Also referred to as - Typ 262
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2015-11-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
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 80 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Number of lenses 59 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 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 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 600g (1.32 lb)
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
Battery model - BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $5,069