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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Announced September 2012
Sony NEX-7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony NEX-7

 M-E Typ 220 NEX-7 
LaunchedSeptember 2012December 2011Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 NEX-7 M-E Typ 220 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony NEX-7

 M-E Typ 220 NEX-7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 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-7 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
78
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
46
good MP (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
62
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography info
57
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery power (430 CIPA)
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging features
9
no video
35
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony NEX-7
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sony Alpha NEX-7
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