Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Sony A3000

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Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Sony A3000

35mm 864.0mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 2500

Go in depth with our full Leica M-E (Typ 220) Review.

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Leica M-E (Typ 220) advantages over Sony A3000

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.91 vs 4.25 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
37 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.47x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Sony A3000 advantages over Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$400 vs $5450 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A3000 test data on DxO Mark M-E (Typ 220) test data on DxO Mark

1,068 vs 787 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
3.5 fps vs 2.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
16000 vs 2500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica M-E (Typ 220).
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Absolutely incredible value; Includes a stabilized kit lens; More versatile than a fixed-lens bridge camera; Comfortable body with good ergonomics; Great image quality; Good autofocus performance; Decent battery life.
Feels a bit plasticky; Slow burst shooting with limited buffer; Sluggish to power on or switch modes; Low-res EVF and LCD monitor; Can't review images using EVF; No video output; Weak flash; Battery charges in-camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Pentax K-01

$7999
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Pentax K-01

Sony A3000

Pentax K-01

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M Monochrom

$7999
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Leica M Monochrom

Sony A3000

Leica M Monochrom

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A3000 vs Leica M Monochrom

Compared to Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

$7999
35mm

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Leica M (Typ 240)

Sony A3000

Leica M (Typ 240)

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A3000 vs Leica M (Typ 240)

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

$7999
35mm

$7495
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Sony A3000

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A3000 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Sigma sd Quattro

$7999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
Newer

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

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