Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2022
- Succeeded the Sony A7R IV

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7R V (61MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 11 years before the A7R V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R V being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Sony A7R V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony A7R V
M-E Typ 220 | A7R V |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Leica M-E Typ 220
A7R V | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Introduced | October 2022 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 123 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.20" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+2130k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A7R V
M-E Typ 220 | A7R V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features 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) whilst the Sony A7R V has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the A7R V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and A7R V is 79 and 60 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and A7R V.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A7R V to show greater detail due to its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha A7R V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha A7R V |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2022-10-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 9504 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.20 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 | - | 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 7680x4320 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585 grams (1.29 lbs) | 723 grams (1.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 | - | 600 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at release | $0 | $3,900 |