Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M8

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are offered by Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and M8 (10MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and M8 (APS-H) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 5 years after the M8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the M8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys outer 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 M8 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the M8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and M8 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and M8.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern M-E Typ 220 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.