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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Monochrome 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
  • Announced September 2012
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released April 2023
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M11 Monochrome, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 11 years before the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the M11 Monochrome in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 M-E Typ 220 M11 Monochrome 

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

 M11 Monochrome M-E Typ 220 
ReleasedApril 2023September 2012Newer by 128 months
Display dimension3.00"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 Monochrome

 M-E Typ 220 M11 Monochrome 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features exterior measurements 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 M11 Monochrome has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the M11 Monochrome.

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

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and M11 Monochrome is 79 and 76 respectively.

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

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and M11 Monochrome.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica M11 Monochrome to provide you with more detail due to its extra 42MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
91
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography details
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography details
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
74
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography features
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography features
46
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery power (700 per charge)
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography information
57
MP count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
great battery power (700 shots)
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
MP count fantastic (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M11 Monochrome
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2023-04-14
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 18MP 60MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 9528 x 6328
Highest native ISO 2500 50000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica M
Amount of lenses 59 62
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,333 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 3600s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585g (1.29 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
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 All around score 69 100
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 14.8
DXO Low light score 787 3376
Other
Battery life - 700 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card UHS II type SD
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $9,195