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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released September 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and fp L (61MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 9 years before the fp L which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sigma fp L

 M-E Typ 220 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 fp L M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedMarch 2021September 2012Newer by 103 months
Display size3.2"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 Sigma fp L

 M-E Typ 220 fp L 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers outside 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 Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the fp L.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and fp L is 79 and 83 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma fp L to offer you more detail using its extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
71
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
89
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
46
decent MP (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
57
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
73
environment proof
features touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
38
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sigma fp L
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Leica Sigma
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Sigma fp L
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Amount of lenses 59 40
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 gr (1.29 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $2,499