Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica T Type 701

Its time to look closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica T Type 701, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Leica. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the T Type 701 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and T Type 701 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 19 months earlier than the T Type 701 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the T Type 701 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Leica T Typ 701. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Leica T Type 701 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica T Type 701 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica T Type 701 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the T Type 701.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and T Type 701 is 79 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and T Type 701.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.