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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Renewed by Leica M9-P
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Leica M9

 M-E Typ 220 M9 
RevealedSeptember 2012September 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 M9 M-E Typ 220 

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M9

 M-E Typ 220 M9 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 size comparison

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

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Leica M9
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
69
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography features
Leica M9 Street photography features
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M9 as a Sports photography camera
46
megapixel count good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography advice
Leica M9 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count good (18MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
54
MP count good (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Landscape photography with Leica M9
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
Vlogging with Leica M9
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M9
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica M9
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-09-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 2500 2500
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica M
Total lenses 59 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
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 options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585g (1.29 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 69
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light rating 787 884
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $2,750