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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 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 Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 10 years before the Z9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology 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 Z9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the Z9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 Z9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 Z9 M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedOctober 2021September 2012More modern by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2089k230kClearer screen (+1859k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 Z9 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has proportions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the Z9.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and Z9 is 79 and 51 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and Z9.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z9 to provide more detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 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 Z9
71
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 doesn't have liveview
88
 manual focus
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography advice
Nikon Z9 Street photography advice
65
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
46
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesn't have liveview
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery power (740 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
57
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 great battery power (740 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 great MP (46MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
61
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica M mount)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 doesn't have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse mode
87
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery power (740 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging features
Nikon Z9 Vlogging features
9
 lack of video recording
32
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Nikon Z9
 Leica M-E Typ 220Nikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Nikon Z9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2021-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Nikon Z
Available lenses 59 29
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
Max video resolution None 7680x4320
Video file format - H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 740 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC card Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $0 $5,500