Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 III

Let's look much closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7 III (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 6 years before the A7 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features exterior dimensions 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 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the A7 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and A7 III is 79 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and A7 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A7 III to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind in sensor tech.