Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony A6000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.