Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100
79 Imaging
65 Features
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66 Features
74 Overall
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched August 2014
- Replaced the Sony a5000
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony a5100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and a5100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 23 months prior to the a5100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony a5100
M-E Typ 220 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
a5100 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | September 2012 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony a5100
M-E Typ 220 | a5100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the a5100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and a5100 is 79 and 89 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and a5100.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2014-08-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 585 grams (1.29 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 787 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $448 |