Reasons to choose M-Monochrom
Released in 2012, M-Monochrom has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica M-Monochrom
vs Leica M-E Typ 220
VS
Sensor area
856 mm²
M-Monochrom856 mm²
M-E Typ 220- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M-Monochrom and M-E Typ 220 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
M-MonochromMetricM-E Typ 220
18 MPEffective pixels18 MP
35.8 × 23.9Sensor35.8 × 23.9
6.89 µmPixel pitch6.89 µm
47.53 µm²Pixel area47.53 µm²
2.1 MP/cm²Pixel density2.1 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video—
600 gWeight585 g
SD/SDHC cardStorageSD/SDHC card
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M-Monochrom and M-E Typ 220 have the same sensor area. The M-E Typ 220 has the lighter body. The M-Monochrom and M-E Typ 220 have the same effective resolution. The M-Monochrom and M-E Typ 220 were both released in 2012. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M-E Typ 220
Released in 2012, M-E Typ 220 has about 856 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.