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Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Leica M-E Typ 220

18 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Leica M-E Typ 220, which was introduced in September 2012 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 18.0MP Full frame sensor. There is 16 months difference between P300 and M-E Typ 220 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger M-E Typ 220, especially in sensor tech.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-09-17
  • 18MP - Full frame CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • Leica M Mount
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 585g. 139 x 80 x 37 mm

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Leica M-E Typ 220
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
3.200 vs 2.500 28% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 2.0fps 5 fps faster
Weight
189 g vs 585 g 396 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Leica M-E Typ 220 over Nikon Coolpix P300
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 12 MP 50% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Sensor Pixel Area
47.73µm2 vs 2.34µm2 1939% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" Small display
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Leica M-E Typ 220 has external dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46″) and weighs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220. Nikon P300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 36mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Leica M-E Typ 220. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon P300 has a built-in lens but Leica M-E Typ 220 doesn't. Once you put a lens on M-E Typ 220, its thickness will increase significantly.

Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220.

Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220.
Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is significantly lighter (396g ) than the Leica M-E Typ 220 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on M-E Typ 220, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P300 nor Leica M-E Typ 220 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica M-E Typ 220's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Leica M-E Typ 220 has a 18.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Leica M-E Typ 220's sensor provides 6MP more than Nikon P300's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the P300 and M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 Cameras


As seen above, Leica M-E Typ 220 has a 30.8x Larger sensor area than Nikon P300. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Leica M-E Typ 220 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica M-E Typ 220 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica M-E Typ 220 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Leica M-E Typ 220 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
585g
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica M-E Typ 220 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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Nikon P300 vs Leica M-E Typ 220: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Leica M-E Typ 220 scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Leica M-E Typ 220
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #120 out of 127 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #541 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Leica M-E Typ 220 scores higher than the Nikon P300 in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Nikon P300. On the other hand, Nikon P300 is more portable and has more features than Leica M-E Typ 220.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Leica M-E Typ 220.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Nikon P300 is the right choice for you.

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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Leica M-E Typ 220
Brand Nikon Leica
Announced 2011-05-31 2012-09-17
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch Full frame
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 28.07mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5212 x 3472
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 2,500 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Leica M
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) no lens
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 no lens
Macro Focus Range 3cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.5"
Resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder Coverage n/a Unknown
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.68x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 585g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 139 x 80 x 37mm
Battery Life 240 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 69
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.7
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 787
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