• APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 2500

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Differences

Canon XSi advantages over Leica M-E (Typ 220)

  • Less expensive
    $900 vs $5450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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)

Leica M-E (Typ 220) advantages over Canon XSi

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.91 vs 5.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Higher effective ISO
    787 vs 692 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 61 mm
    Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.68x vs 0.54x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    18.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    2500 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D60

Canon XSi
Nikon D60
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Less shutter lag
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Nikon D60

Leica M-E (Typ 220)
Nikon D60
  • $7999
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Nikon D60

Compared to Pentax K2000

Canon XSi
Pentax K2000
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • More AF points
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax K2000

Leica M-E (Typ 220)
Pentax K2000
  • $7999
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Canon T1i

Canon XSi
Canon T1i
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon T1i

Leica M-E (Typ 220)
Canon T1i
  • $7999
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M-E (Typ 220) vs Canon T1i

Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Canon XSi
Leica M Monochrom
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $7950
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon XSi vs 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

Compared to Leica M (Typ 240)

Canon XSi
Leica M (Typ 240)
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Internal flash
  • $6995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs 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)

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