Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5N

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched 12 months after the NEX-5N so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and NEX-5N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern M-E Typ 220 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.