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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 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 ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 11 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores vs the ZV-E1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 ZV-E1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

		

		

			
 ZV-E1 M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedMarch 2023September 2012Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 M-E Typ 220 ZV-E1 
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides exterior dimensions 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 ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the ZV-E1.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and ZV-E1 is 79 and 80 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and ZV-E1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica M-E Typ 220 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography advice
71
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 no liveview feature
72
 has manual focus
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
65
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (483g)
 great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
46
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no liveview feature
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
72
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (570 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography features
57
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
79
 good battery pack (570 shots)
 lighter than competition (483g)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 selfie friendly display
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
61
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica M mount)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 no liveview feature
 no image stabilization
 no Time Lapse recording
79
 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)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (570 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging advice
9
 lack of video recording
85
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 lighter than competition (483g)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Sony ZV-E1
 Leica M-E Typ 220Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 2500 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
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 59 195
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 585 grams (1.29 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 570 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $2,198