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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
79 Imaging
64 Features
28 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S 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 SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 9 years prior to the SL2-S and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 SL2-S 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica M-E Typ 220

          

          

            
 SL2-S M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedDecember 2020September 2012Fresher by 100 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 SL2-S 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys physical 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) and the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Leica SL2-S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the SL2-S.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and SL2-S is 79 and 55 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and SL2-S.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica SL2-S to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

            Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography info
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography info
70
 has manual focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 no liveview feature
85
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography details
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
65
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch focus
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than others (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography info
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
46
 decent MP (18MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no liveview feature
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect auto focus
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography features
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
57
 decent MP (18MP)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
 good battery (510 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (931 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
61
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 decent MP (18MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 tiny screen (2.5 inches)
 no liveview feature
 no image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
85
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging info
Leica SL2-S Vlogging info
9
 no video shooting
32
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (931g)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica SL2-S
 Leica M-E Typ 220Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica SL2-S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2020-12-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 2500 50000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 36
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1800 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 931g (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $0 $4,895