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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9-P 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 M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Previous Model is Leica M9
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Leica. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 16 months after the M9-P making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the M9-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 M-E Typ 220 M9-P 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2011Newer by 16 months

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

 M9-P M-E Typ 220 

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

 M-E Typ 220 M9-P 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the M9-P.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and M9-P is 79 and 78 respectively.

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

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and M9-P.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer M-E Typ 220 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography details
Leica M9-P Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
Leica M9-P Street photography advice
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography information
Leica M9-P Sports photography information
46
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
Leica M9-P Travel photography details
57
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography features
Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M9-P as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
no video
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M9-P
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica M9-P
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M9-P
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2011-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 2500 2500
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica M
Number of lenses 59 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Highest flash sync 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585g (1.29 lbs) 600g (1.32 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 All around rating 69 68
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.6
DXO Low light rating 787 854
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $7,995