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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 7 years prior to the A7R IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony A7R IV

 M-E Typ 220 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 A7R IV M-E Typ 220 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2012Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A7R IV

 M-E Typ 220 A7R IV 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers physical 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) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the A7R IV.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and A7R IV is 79 and 62 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and A7R IV.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7R IV to show more detail having its extra 43MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
88
manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
46
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (670 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
great battery power (670 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high megapixels (61MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging details
Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A7R IV
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2019-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 18 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 2500 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted 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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Number of lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 99
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 14.8
DXO Low light score 787 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $0 $3,498