Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z6 II

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 9 years prior to the Z6 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the Z6 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the Z6 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and Z6 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and Z6 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon Z6 II to give more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.