Leica TL vs Leica M-E Typ 220

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica TL and the Leica M-E Typ 220, 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 TL was introduced in November 2016 and Leica M-E Typ 220 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

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

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

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.

Screen

Leica TL has a 3.7" screen with 1,230k dot resolution and Leica M-E Typ 220 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Leica TL also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. It has a and 0.68x magnification.Leica TL does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Leica TL features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 370.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500. 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 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,500.

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
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Leica TL is equipped with Maestro processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. 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.

Lens Mount

Leica TL has Leica TL lens mount and Leica M-E Typ 220 has Leica M lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Leica TL its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Full Frame sensor in Leica M-E Typ 220 its crop factor 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 TL it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M-E Typ 220 nothing can be done. On Leica M-E Typ 220 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica TL nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Leica TL

Leica TL has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Leica TL has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Leica TL comes with BP-DC13 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.

External Storage Slots

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

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica TL, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220. Leica TL can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Leica M-E Typ 220 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.

Flash

Leica TL has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Leica M-E Typ 220 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220.

Leica TL body has dimensions of 134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3") and Leica M-E Typ 220 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46"). Leica TL weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) and Leica M-E Typ 220 weighs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz).

Leica TL

Leica M-E Typ 220

134 mm

69 mm

139 mm

80 mm

69 mm

80 mm

33 mm

37 mm