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

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 11 months before the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony NEX-5T

 M-E Typ 220 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 NEX-5T M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedAugust 2013September 2012Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony NEX-5T

 M-E Typ 220 NEX-5T 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the NEX-5T.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and NEX-5T is 79 and 89 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
46
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
57
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
provides touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M-E Typ 220
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
9
no video
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony NEX-5T
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Sony E
Available lenses 59 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 13.0
DXO Low light rating 787 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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