Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Leica. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the M9 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 3 years later than the M9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the M9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M9. The full galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Leica M9 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Leica M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the M9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and M9 is 79 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and M9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern M-E Typ 220 provides an advantage in sensor technology.