Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
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- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M-E Typ 220 was launched 10 months after the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony NEX-7
M-E Typ 220 | NEX-7 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | December 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
NEX-7 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony NEX-7
M-E Typ 220 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the NEX-7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and NEX-7 is 79 and 84 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-7 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger M-E Typ 220 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 59 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lb) | 400 gr (0.88 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 787 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 430 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $699 |