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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
79 Imaging
64 Features
28 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Launched September 2012
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 11 years earlier than the Z8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the Z8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 Z8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

          

          

            
 Z8 M-E Typ 220 
RevealedMay 2023September 2012Fresher by 129 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.20"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2089k230kClearer screen (+1859k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 Z8 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the Z8.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and Z8 is 79 and 55 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and Z8.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z8 to show more detail using its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 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 Z8
70
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have liveview
89
 you can focus manually
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
Nikon Z8 Street photography factors
65
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography information
Nikon Z8 Sports photography information
46
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have liveview
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Travel photography camera
57
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
61
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
 heavier than average in class (910 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography factors
61
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica M mount)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 tiny screen (2.5")
 does not have liveview
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse recording
83
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging information
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
9
 can't shoot video
33
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (910 grams)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z8
 Leica M-E Typ 220Nikon Z8
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Nikon Z8
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2023-05-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD Stacked 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 18 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 59 46
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 900s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Highest video resolution None 7680x4320
Video file format - H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lbs) 910 grams (2.01 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 98
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 14.2
DXO Low light rating 787 2548
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC card one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $0 $3,999