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Canon 4000D vs Leica M8

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Announced February 2018
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released July 2007
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Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 4000D vs Leica M8, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and M8 (10MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 4000D was announced 10 years after the M8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 4000D scores versus the M8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Leica M8

 4000D M8 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2007More modern by 129 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Canon 4000D

 M8 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Leica M8

 4000D M8 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 4000D features exterior measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 4000D versus the M8.

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and M8 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and M8.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 4000D using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon 4000D will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 4000D should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M8 as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Leica M8 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography features
Leica M8 Sports photography features
60
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
better than average battery pack (550 shots)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 4000D
Travel photography with Leica M8
56
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
better than average battery pack (550 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography details
Leica M8 Landscape photography details
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (550 per charge)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging information
Leica M8 Vlogging information
28
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 4000D vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Leica M8
 Canon EOS 4000DLeica M8
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS 4000D Leica M8
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2007-07-31
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3936 x 2630
Highest native ISO 6400 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Amount of lenses 326 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 grams (0.96 lb) 591 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 663
Other
Battery life 500 photos 550 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $293 $4,400