Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 7 years earlier than the Z7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the Z7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and Z7 is 79 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and Z7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.