Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and SL2 (47MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 8 years prior to the SL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the SL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the SL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and SL2 is 79 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and SL2.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Leica SL2 to offer extra detail with its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.