Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z6

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Z6 (25MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 7 years before the Z6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Nikon Z6. The full galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the Z6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and Z6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon Z6 to offer more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.