Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Old Model is Sony NEX-6
- Newer Model is Sony A6300
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A6000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe M-E Typ 220 was announced 19 months earlier than the A6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 grades against the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony A6000
M-E Typ 220 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
A6000 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | September 2012 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A6000
M-E Typ 220 | A6000 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the A6000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and A6000 is 79 and 85 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and A6000.
Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6000 will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 59 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 585 grams (1.29 lb) | 344 grams (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 69 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 787 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $548 |