Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7S II

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 4 years before the A7S II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the A7S II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and A7S II is 79 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and A7S II.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica M-E Typ 220 to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.