Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Monochrom

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica M-E Typ 220 and the Leica M Monochrom, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica M-E Typ 220 was introduced in September 2012 and Leica M Monochrom was introduced in May 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica M-E Typ 220 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP Full Frame CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 2,500 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting

      Leica M Monochrom Highlights

      • 19 MP Full Frame CCD Sensor
      • 160 - 10,000 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica M-E Typ 220
      4. Advantage of Leica M Monochrom
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Monochrom.

      PROS

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      •   Large Sensor
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      •   No Video Capture
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Expensive
      •   No Video Capture
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   10,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 19 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)

      Advantage of Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M-E Typ 220 over Leica M Monochrom.

      Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Monochrom
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 160
      Higher Native ISO 2,500 vs 10,000
      Lighter 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz) vs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M9
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      Full Frame

      23.7 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2S
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      APS-C

      26.16 MP

      Pentax K110D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Advantage of Leica M Monochrom

      Leica M Monochrom
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M Monochrom over Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Leica M Monochrom
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.0 Megapixel vs 19 Megapixel
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 32 sec

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica M Monochrom.

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M9
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      Full Frame

      23.7 MP

      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Sony NEX-7
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Sony a7C II
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M Monochrom
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica M-E Typ 220 Leica M Monochrom
        No Video Capture
        Low Native ISO2,50010,000
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Live View
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps2.0 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Built-in Microphone
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Monochrom have 2.5" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinders. with 0.68x magnification and with 0.68x magnification.

      Sensor

      Leica M-E Typ 220 features a 18.0 megapixel Full Frame CCD sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,500. Leica M Monochrom features a 19 megapixel Full Frame CCD sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 10,000.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Leica M-E Typ 220 can take pictures up to 5212 x 3472 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Leica M Monochrom can take pictures up to 5212 x 3472 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Leica M lens mount. Due to their Full Frame sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Leica M-E Typ 220 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M Monochrom nothing can be done. On Leica M Monochrom it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M-E Typ 220 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Leica M Monochrom has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica M-E Typ 220 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Leica M Monochrom has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Monochrom. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Leica M Monochrom ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range. You can also do and manual exposure adjustment on Leica M-E Typ 220 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Leica M Monochrom.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Monochrom bodies have the same dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46"). Leica M-E Typ 220 weighs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz) and Leica M Monochrom weighs 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz).

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      139 mm

      80 mm

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      37 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Monochrom

      Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Monochrom for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      GOOD
      70
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      POOR
      47
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      45
      •   10,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      POOR
      46
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      44
      •   10,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica M-E Typ 220 and Leica M Monochrom and give them scores of 43 and 44 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      OVERALL
      43
      OVERALL
      44

      Sensor

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      GOOD
      76
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 19 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   10,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      BAD
      25
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M Monochrom

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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