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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 9 years before the Z7 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the Z7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Nikon Z7 II

 M-E Typ 220 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 Z7 II M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2012Fresher by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z7 II

 M-E Typ 220 Z7 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers exterior dimensions 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 Z7 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the Z7 II.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and Z7 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and Z7 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to offer more detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
71
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
88
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
46
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography features
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
57
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z7 II
 Leica M-E Typ 220Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon Z
Total lenses 59 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585g (1.29 lbs) 705g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $0 $2,997