Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX30

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony FX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 11 years before the FX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the FX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Sony FX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the FX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and FX30 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and FX30.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony FX30 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.