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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 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
  • Launched September 2012
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Replaced the Leica M10
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are sold by Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and M11 (60MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the M11 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the M11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Leica M11

 M-E Typ 220 M11 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 M11 M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedJanuary 2022September 2012Fresher by 113 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2333k230kClearer display (+2103k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M11

 M-E Typ 220 M11 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the M11.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and M11 is 79 and 76 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and M11.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica M11 to deliver more detail due to its extra 42MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
Leica M11 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
90
you can focus manually
great MP (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Street photography with Leica M11
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Sports photography with Leica M11
46
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
great MP (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery life (700 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M11 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery life (700 per charge)
weather proofing
great MP (60MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography information
Leica M11 Landscape photography information
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
great MP (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging info
Leica M11 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M11
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica M11
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M11
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2022-01-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 2500 50000
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 59 62
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,333k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 3600 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 gr (1.29 lb) 640 gr (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 700 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card UHS II type SD
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $8,995