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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
79 Imaging
64 Features
28 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2021
  • Older Model is Sony A7 III
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 10 years earlier than the A7 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the A7 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony A7 IV

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 A7 IV 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Leica M-E Typ 220

          

          

            
 A7 IV M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedOctober 2021September 2012Fresher by 110 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A7 IV

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 A7 IV 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony A7 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the A7 IV.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and A7 IV is 79 and 61 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and A7 IV.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A7 IV to offer you more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography advice
70
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
81
 manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 no liveview feature
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Street Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography information
Sony A7 IV Street photography information
65
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Sports photography highlights
46
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesn't have liveview
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of phase detect AF
84
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no liveview feature
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
Sony A7 IV Travel photography details
57
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
80
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Landscape photography camera
61
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica M mount)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 doesn't have liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse function
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Vlogging camera
9
 can't record video
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A7 IV
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2021-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 33MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 2500 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 172
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 585 gr (1.29 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 600 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $0 $2,500