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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3

Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 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 FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The M-E Typ 220 was launched 9 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 grades against the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 FX3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 FX3 M-E Typ 220 
ReleasedFebruary 2021September 2012Newer by 102 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 FX3 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony FX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the FX3.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and FX3 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and FX3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Leica M-E Typ 220 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
71
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
71
 has manual focus
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Street photography with Sony FX3
65
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
Sony FX3 Sports photography advice
46
 good  resolution (18MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesn't have liveview
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography info
Sony FX3 Travel photography info
57
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
71
 better than average battery (600 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 selfie friendly display
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography details
Sony FX3 Landscape photography details
61
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica M mount)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 doesn't have liveview
 no image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (600 per charge)
 two card slots
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging info
Sony FX3 Vlogging info
9
 lack of video recording
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic socket
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony FX3
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sony FX3
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5212 x 3472 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 2500 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lbs) 716 grams (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 85
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 13.4
DXO Low light rating 787 3900
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $0 $3,900