Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7R V

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.