Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony TX55

Let's look closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony TX55, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 15 months later than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and TX55 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern M-E Typ 220 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.