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Canon 60Da vs Leica M8

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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
  • Launched July 2007
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Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon 60Da versus Leica M8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and M8 (10MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 60Da was brought out 4 years after the M8 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 60Da matches up vs the M8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Leica M8

 60Da M8 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2007Newer by 58 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Canon 60Da

 M8 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Leica M8

 60Da M8 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 60Da features outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 60Da versus the M8.

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and M8 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and M8.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon 60Da will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer 60Da should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M8 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Street photography camera
Leica M8 as a Street photography camera
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography information
Leica M8 Sports photography information
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery power (1,100 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
good battery (550 per charge)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Travel photography camera
Leica M8 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (1,100 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
51
good battery (550 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M8 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (1,100 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (550 CIPA)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Vlogging camera
Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
67
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 60Da vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Leica M8
 Canon EOS 60DaLeica M8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Leica M8
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-07 2007-07-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3936 x 2630
Maximum native ISO 6400 2500
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Available lenses 326 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.3
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 591g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 59
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 663
Other
Battery life 1100 pictures 550 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,499 $4,400