Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 16 months before the A7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the A7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and A7 is 79 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and A7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A7 to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.