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Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Leica M Monochrom
The Leica M-E (Typ 220) and the Leica M Monochrom side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica M-E (Typ 220) and the Leica M Monochrom
Specs side by side
| Spec | Leica M-E (Typ 220) | Leica M Monochrom |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Leica | Leica |
| Mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 18 MP | 18 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2012 | 2012 |
| Type | rangefinder | rangefinder |
| Lenses in this guide | 100 for its sensor | 100 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Leica M-E (Typ 220) 1×, Leica M Monochrom 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Leica M lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 100 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Leica M-E (Typ 220): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Leica M Monochrom: 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor.