Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7S

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7S (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched 18 months earlier than the A7S making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has 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) while the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the A7S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and A7S is 79 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and A7S.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica M-E Typ 220 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor technology.